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Title: Battery/Boost?
Post by: Breaktime on June 17, 2017, 12:20:40 pm
Went to change coach batteries removed them and noticed that inverter still was on. Thought boost solenoid was closed checked switch it was off. Check continuity at solenoid open/none any thoughts. Have chassis battery voltage at coach battery terminals. Could it be isolator?  Many Thanks Joey G
Title: Re: Battery/Boost?
Post by: Jim Sizemore on June 17, 2017, 01:02:06 pm
 
Does sound like shorted diode in isolator

Jim
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Post by: Twig on June 17, 2017, 01:12:20 pm
Remove your start battery cable from the isolater lug and if it changes, you have your answer.
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Post by: Breaktime on June 17, 2017, 04:39:20 pm
Bad isolator any tips on replacement.
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Post by: John Haygarth on June 17, 2017, 04:44:25 pm
yes, search "isolator" and you will learn a lot.
JohnH
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Post by: Twig on June 17, 2017, 04:56:17 pm
I would look to get exactly the same. After all, it's lasted 21 years.
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Post by: Breaktime on June 17, 2017, 05:13:41 pm
Would like the same one anyone know brand or at least amps.
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Post by: Chuck & Jeannie on June 17, 2017, 05:15:50 pm
It would be helpful if you could snap a photo of your old isolator and post it.  Then your question will be quickly answered.

Photos below of the original 190A 4-post isolator in our '93 U280.  Knowing Foretravel, yours is probably different.
Title: Re: Battery/Boost?
Post by: Breaktime on June 17, 2017, 06:14:06 pm
Cant get to coach right now. Looks same except 3 terminals.
Title: Re: Battery/Boost?
Post by: John Haygarth on June 17, 2017, 07:26:24 pm
Look online at O'rielly's site and punch in 200 amp - 3 posts. They have them as does everyone, or will bring it in next day for you.
JohnH