As you can see from the video, an electrical component behind that front panel appears to have expired. Due to an inordinate fear of releasing magic smoke from the electrical boxes in the problem area, I will not attempt to remove that panel. I am sure I have the schematic to tell me exactly what that part is. It seems to be the thing that told the charging system to charge the house batteries when the coach is running. If I were Stormy I would have already fixed this, but as Stormy always said “if frogs could fly, they wouldn’t bump their a**es on the ground.”
I might study the schematics before Tuesday and suggest a part number to the mechanic before he heads my way. If for some reason he cannot procure a replacement for the malfunctioning culprit, I could try running the generator while I drive. If it will still charge that way, then that should keep my batteries up. I ran the generator for air conditioning (thanks again Leyman for that advice) all the way up here with no problems (if you don’t count the current issue).
Right now I am safely parked in a serene, flower filled, darling RV park. When I share my problem with them, they credit me the rent I had already paid, find space for me over the holiday and re-bill me at the lower, weekly rate. Love the folks at Bayfield Riverside RV Park!
I am open to suggestions, warnings and hugs! The strength that I get from my loving friends who urge me on helps me overcome the temptation to give up and drown in tears when stuff like this happens. THANK YOU!!!
If you tried to send the sound of the alternator it didn’t come through. I had that problem going to OSH one year, alternator just completely quit. I ran the generator and that kept the batteries charged and kept me going till I got to OSH. There was a great shop that ordered me an alternator and put it on, I have not had a problem since, and sure glad because it was not CHEAP. But alternators do not last forever darn it. Good luck and at least you are in a safe place and I bet there is a lot of great things to see around where you are as well. Wish I could be of more help. GOD BLESS
JD/SD
Jim & Sandy
No the alternator never made any noise. It is only 1.5 years old as Storm replaced the alternator in late 2018. I am pretty sure an electrical component under the driver’s compartment Was making all the noise, then it died and got quiet. Thanks for the info on running the generator for the batteries.
You, my friend, are amazing. I am so proud of you for continuing on with your journeys and your life. I can’t imagine how different things are without Storm. I know he is proud of you. I hope you make it to Moab before Keith and I have to leave. We love you and hope you’re on the road again soon. Keep your chin up and your Sunny disposition going.
Punkin
That means so much to me coming from an awesome woman like you!! Love you guys too and I hope to see you next week!!
Please share this with FMCA. We also have FMCA road service and when we blew a tire in ND they “did not have anyone In the area, so sorry, you are on your own”. FMCA contracts through SafeRide RV Motor Club and apparently, SafeRide is not always up to the challenge. We did get reimbursed for what they should have covered, but it was after the fact and after Bill had arranged everything on his own.
I will let them know. Thanks for the info Fanny. So glad to hear from you!
Keep on keeping on Deb! I look forward to your updates. Hope this repair goes smoothly!! Big hugs ??
Will do! Hugs right back to you!!