My first post! I'd like to start by thanking this community for providing an incredible wealth of information! I've literally read thousands of posts in the last couple of months. Now I'm hoping I can get my brain wrapped around one of several issues dogging me.
New to me 2004 Journey 34H. Less than 11,000 miles and very lightly used. I've replaced original Michelins (dry rot) and chassis bats ('08). PO stored indoor on shore power. 472 hrs on Onan 7.5kw. The coach is equipped with Dimensions 2000. I know it's not a fan favorite. Here in lies my problem.
House bats (3) from early 2011. Interstate 31-VHD. The Dimensions (Dimented!) remote is dark. House bats only charge from alternator.
Took a long weekend close to home to do a shake-out of the rig. 50A shore power connected. We had to run the engine (300 Cummins) end of day then again in the morning to recharge house bats. So my first question is does the Dimensions also contain charger while on shore power or genset for house bats? The inverter is either non-functioning or hooked up improperly. I've poured over related posts here but haven't been able to diagnose this. I can live without the inverter for now but I obviously need to solve the charging problem. I plan to replace house bats with Interstate 31-AMG7's. Are these adequate/appropriate? I currently don't have any planned trips until Feb '17 so I do have some time to remedy.
I do have more questions/issues but this is #1. I'm sure I've left-out important info. Help! Thank you all in advance for your help! I love this Forum!
Mike
New to me 2004 Journey 34H. Less than 11,000 miles and very lightly used. I've replaced original Michelins (dry rot) and chassis bats ('08). PO stored indoor on shore power. 472 hrs on Onan 7.5kw. The coach is equipped with Dimensions 2000. I know it's not a fan favorite. Here in lies my problem.
House bats (3) from early 2011. Interstate 31-VHD. The Dimensions (Dimented!) remote is dark. House bats only charge from alternator.
Took a long weekend close to home to do a shake-out of the rig. 50A shore power connected. We had to run the engine (300 Cummins) end of day then again in the morning to recharge house bats. So my first question is does the Dimensions also contain charger while on shore power or genset for house bats? The inverter is either non-functioning or hooked up improperly. I've poured over related posts here but haven't been able to diagnose this. I can live without the inverter for now but I obviously need to solve the charging problem. I plan to replace house bats with Interstate 31-AMG7's. Are these adequate/appropriate? I currently don't have any planned trips until Feb '17 so I do have some time to remedy.
I do have more questions/issues but this is #1. I'm sure I've left-out important info. Help! Thank you all in advance for your help! I love this Forum!
Mike