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Battery Boost Switch question

I replaced the defective bulb in the switch. Now I can easily tell when the switch is ON. My question; if the switch is ON and the switch internal light is ON, is that proof the relay under the bed is in fact working?
Dick, '03 U320 40' Tag, 2 slides, Coach #6075
Full Timers
2009 Honda CR-V

Re: Battery Boost Switch question

Reply #1 –
Nope, it is just showing you turned it on, there is no feed back fron the contactor indicating it is closed.

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Reply #2 –
Dick,
If you turn on the ignition switch and watch the volt meter you may see an increase when you engage the boost solenoid.
JD
John Duld
1995 U320C SE 40'

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Reply #3 –
Mine burned up. Now that its a topic - where do i get a new one? FT?
88 GV ORED
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1994 U280 GV
C8.3, Banks, Pacbrake, 900 watts, Resonator, XLHD tow dolly
Retired Army Warrant Officer

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Former Coaches:
1988 GV 40' ORED 300HP CAT - 9 years
1990 Winnebago LeSharo - 3 years
2000 Newmar London Aire - 3 years (#18 of 23 produced)

Re: Battery Boost Switch question

Reply #4 –
When I turn mine on in the past before this trickle charger the 12 volts being used went up on the monitor.
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Former Coaches  covering. 360,000 miles
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2000 36 U320
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John,

What burned up, the switch or the solenoid?  For the switch, call FT Parts.  For the solenoid, search the forum.  You'll find many sources.
Regards,
Brett

'99 42' Foretravel Xtreme
'14 Brown Motorsports Stacker
'05 Chevy SSR
'02 BMW R1150R

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Thanks
switch is loose to toggle. Solinoid replaced
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My advice and experiences are Free, you decide if they are worth anything .

John - driving Old Faithful
1994 U280 GV
C8.3, Banks, Pacbrake, 900 watts, Resonator, XLHD tow dolly
Retired Army Warrant Officer

Life is what you make of it - if it is lemons, make lemonade!
Former Coaches:
1988 GV 40' ORED 300HP CAT - 9 years
1990 Winnebago LeSharo - 3 years
2000 Newmar London Aire - 3 years (#18 of 23 produced)

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Reply #7 –
Although I installed the TriMetric 2025 mainly for the solar panel installation, it does have the capability of monitoring the start batteries (voltage only... much more for the house bank). So when I hit the BOOST switch I just go check the TriMetric and it will tell me quickly whether the chassis batteries are taking a charge.

Craig
1993 U225 36' Unihome GV with PACBRAKE exhaust retarder, Banks Stinger and Solar Panels.
Toad: 1999 Jeep Wrangler 2-door soft-top.

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Quote from: Dick S –
I replaced the defective bulb in the switch. Now I can easily tell when the switch is ON. My question; if the switch is ON and the switch internal light is ON, is that proof the relay under the bed is in fact working?
Testing the Boost switch.
Testing the Boost Switch
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