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Old 02-18-2008, 02:22 PM   #1
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Hi Folks: Another issue popped up - our engine batteries were totally discharged after being parked for 3 months on shore power. I thought that once hooked up to 120V, the system charged the engine as well as the coach batteries. It appears that is not the case. I have read all the pertinent manuals and can find no answer. Any suggestions? THANKS AGAIN for all your help.

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Hi Folks: Another issue popped up - our engine batteries were totally discharged after being parked for 3 months on shore power. I thought that once hooked up to 120V, the system charged the engine as well as the coach batteries. It appears that is not the case. I have read all the pertinent manuals and can find no answer. Any suggestions? THANKS AGAIN for all your help.

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Old 02-18-2008, 02:27 PM   #3
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If your Journey is like my '98 Vectra, the engine batteries are not charged when hooked to shore power. I put a Trik-L-Charger on my motorhome to solve this problem. Newer Winnebagos have the Trik-L-Charger installed. It is pretty simple to hook up and there are threads here that discuss this issue and how to connect the charger.
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Old 02-18-2008, 02:29 PM   #4
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phays has your answer.
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Old 02-18-2008, 02:33 PM   #5
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THANKS folks. I knew that someone (or many more) would have already figured this out.
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Old 02-18-2008, 03:04 PM   #6
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Winnie started putting in Trik-L-Charge devices in the diesel pushers in the 2006 model year.

Here is a link where you can obtain the product.
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Old 02-18-2008, 03:31 PM   #7
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Here's a direct link the Trik-L-Start at RVupgrades: Trik-L-Start
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Old 02-18-2008, 03:41 PM   #8
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Thanks again everyone. I really appreciate your help. I ordered directly from the factory to assure a warranty opportunity should one be needed. See ya!

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