Newbie electrical question Micro Minnie 2108DS - Page 2

BobC · 09-09-2023, 03:24 PM

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What do you mean buried? Did you fix the problem by pushing the button? Was this the one on the left hand end? A few more details would be helpful.

And a photo to help out the next person with this problem.

Bigbird65 · 09-09-2023, 03:46 PM

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And a photo to help out the next person with this problem.

Good, thanks.

Audioi · 09-09-2023, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Audioi

What do you mean buried? Did you fix the problem by pushing the button? Was this the one on the left hand end? A few more details would be helpful.

Yes so it was the breaker all the way to the left and the button is on the top which was difficult to get to. Now that I know where it is this job got easier.

I did remove the entire mess, clean all corrosion from the connections with a wire wheel Dremel then re assemble with stainless kept nuts and put dielectric grease on all. Cannot believe how bad the connectors looked for a new rig. I can certainly think of better places to put this (like inside the front storage where it's dry & visible).

Bigbird65 · 09-09-2023, 08:18 PM

I appreciate the reply and glad you got the problem fixed. Maybe you can craft some type of cover over that area to keep the water off.

Audioi · 09-10-2023, 03:55 AM

I’m thinking something like a rubber flap would help but what a lousy design.

MarkGrosz · 09-13-2023, 07:21 PM

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Just got a new 2108ds and when I disconnect from my truck, turn on the battery, none of the interior lights work until I connect to shore power. Is this the way it should be?

We just got a Micro Minnie 2108FBS. Same problems with an additional issue. First on the front inside left side of the frame, just past the battery are a set of connection blocks and a 30A breaker with a reset button on the top. It's a little rectangular block. Hit the little reset button on the top. Your battery disconnect will be in the front compartment, right inside of the compartment door. When you are storing the trailer, set the switch to red (desconnect) and all the inside lights and devices will be inoperable. This switch is AFTER the 30A breaker/reset. You use the disconnect when storing so the sensors for gas, carbon monoxide, fire, and charger ports will not run the battery down. All essential gear is in front of the disconnect - such as the hitch, hitch light, and stabilizers. The disconnect WILL disconnect the 12V fridge from the trailer battery. Solar charge is in front of the disconnect as well so the panel will charge the battery. The second issue we had was none of the front interior lights worked including the one over the sink. A 10A fuse was totally missing. It appears red lights will come on next to a missing or blown fuse. Hope that helps. Hit the reset and you should be good to go. One thing I don't know yet but will soon, if the battery disconnect is set to disconnect, will the fridge have 12v power from there vehicle. I suspecting not. BTW, the emergency brake is in front of the disconnect. I do suspect if you want the fridge on while pulling, the disconnect switch should be set to on so it can run off the battery.

Bigbird65 · 09-14-2023, 07:30 AM

MarkGrosz, if you will look on page 1, post 7 of this thread you will see the drawing that I made that fits what you said. I'm sure the refrigerator does not work if the battery disconnect is turned off and you are not connected to shore power. Happy Camping.

Audioi · 09-14-2023, 07:59 AM

As a reference for future use here is the area in question, it's on the drivers side of the frame rail just past the battery. When you look at the front of the camper it's visible by the red plastic/rubber stud covers (which are removed in this picture). Anyone that owns one of these owes it to themselves to check/familiarize themselves with this problem area for future use. The breaker all the way to the left is the culprit and once reset you should have 12vdc lighting inside when not connected to shore power.
I plan to re-wire & re-locate this entire section up into the front section where its easily visible when opening the side hatch door.

jbird · 09-16-2023, 12:52 PM

If your RV battery is turned off while your hooked up and pulling it will not charge. I leave my battery "Off" only when the trailer is in storage disconncted from shore power.
Also if you are disconjnected frrom shore pooower and the truck and you think everythings turned off there's still draw on your battery...likes your damn refrigerator heater strip and your CO alarm.. etc.....etc....this also might be a good time to turn the battery off (some people put switches on their refer heater strip line).

Bigbird65 · 09-16-2023, 01:40 PM

jbird, "If your RV battery is turned off while your hooked up and pulling it will not charge." If you are talking about the battery disconnect in the pass through, this statement is incorrect. The battery is connected to pin 4 of the trailer connector which charges the battery from the tow vehicle. Look at my drawing on post #7.