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voltage regulator and diverter box

Does anyone know if there is a voltage regulator in the diverter box that is under our bed? We have shop tested our alternator and its voltage regulator, it is brand new.  Howver, we are still getting an 18-19 volt reading on the "house side" and an 8-9 reading on the engine side. Need a little troubleshooting help. Someone mentioned the diverter box.
RollinO's - Bruce & Pat Olson
2007 40' Nimbus 340
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Re: voltage regulator and diverter box

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What make and model Foretravel?  You can add that info to your signature by going to Profile>modify profile>forum profile>and putting it in the signature box.
Jerry Whiteaker former owner 96 U270  36' #4831 Austin,TX-Owner Mods LCD TV w/front cabinet rebuild - LCD TV bedroom - Dual Central AC, either can cool coach w 30 amp - Skylights at roof AC openings - Drop ceiling for ducting of AC - Shower skylight white gelcoat/wood/epoxy frame - Air Springs/Shocks replaced - 2014 CRV - 8K Home Solar - Chevy Volt

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Sorry, I don't know anything about your coach.  Maybe a call to Foretravel and ask for James Triana will help.  800-955-6226
Jerry Whiteaker former owner 96 U270  36' #4831 Austin,TX-Owner Mods LCD TV w/front cabinet rebuild - LCD TV bedroom - Dual Central AC, either can cool coach w 30 amp - Skylights at roof AC openings - Drop ceiling for ducting of AC - Shower skylight white gelcoat/wood/epoxy frame - Air Springs/Shocks replaced - 2014 CRV - 8K Home Solar - Chevy Volt

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The blue box that I called the diverter is really called an isolator. It is the original isolator. Does it have a voltage regulator as part of it? When we disconnect the house side from the isolator and the now the alternator is putting out only 12 volts (we'd like to see 14 volts but thinking the isolator is bad??
RollinO's - Bruce & Pat Olson
2007 40' Nimbus 340
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Re: voltage regulator and diverter box

Reply #4
Unfortunately, James Triana's mailbox is full:( But we will keep trying to reach someone at FT. Thanks.
RollinO's - Bruce & Pat Olson
2007 40' Nimbus 340
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Re: voltage regulator and diverter box

Reply #5
Bruce,  What changed that makes you suspect problems ?
Did you install a new alternator ?
If so was it the correct one ?
Start by checking output at alternator, should be 14 V or so.
Then check V at middle post of isolator, should be 14 V.
Then check V at Each battery bank, should be slight drop but not much.
Give me a call at 7705953891, will try to help. I'm in GA.
Gary B

 

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Call MOT and ask for Mike Rogers
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