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Ok. Finally checked them both with the engine running. The truck battery was 14.2 and the coach was 12.4. So I guess the battery isn't shot but it's not getting a full charge. It's been driven a few hours and plugged in for a couple of days between this time and the last time I tested it. Any suggestions what to try next?

That is fantastic! I had been thinking about painting. Now I am definitely going to do it. What kind of paint did you use? Regular interior latex semi gloss?

No, the truck wasn't running. I didn't check the under hood battery either. Good to know I can check it without disconnecting it. I was reading the manual and it said you could check the coach battery by turning a couple of lights on and then checking the panel inside the coach. The gauge didn't move at all for the battery, water pump or waste tank level. I don't know if that indicates anything. I didn't get to the battery today. Could you believe they want ninety five bucks for a new escape hatch lid? I am going to try to glue that stinkin thing back together tomorrow! I really appreciate your time and advice. Lisa

Well, I tested the battery and I got a 12.34 so I assumed it was shot until I reread the notes I'd taken and realized I was supposed to disconnect the black cable and I hadn't. I pulled and pushed and twisted and got thoroughly frustrated and still couldn't get the battery out to remove it. Just got back from a really fun time at roundout resort in accord, ny. If you have kids and want to keep them busy and happy, it's a great place. I'll work on the battery again tomorrow After I purchase a new escape hatch cover so I don't wake up drenched again next time.

I picked up a innova multimeter from auto zone for 15.00. I read the directions but they assume more knowledge than I have. I am going to check for a video on checking the battery now. My daughter really has her heart set on me taking her camping someplace with a pool tomorrow so I am going to really try to figure this out. Luckily it works when plugged in so it's not the end of the world if I don't. This is an somewhat unrelated question but what the heck.... When I got home this evening I found that my hot tub wasn't working. I don't know if this is the correct terminology but it's hardwired. It has it's own breaker box on the deck. when I hit the test button it flipped the breaker. And when I flipped the breaker nothing happened with the hot tub. No lights, no nothing. The packaging to this multimeter says it's good for household appliances etc. Do you think i could use it to figure out if it's the hot tub or the breaker box that is having a problem? Thanks again, Lisa

[Thanks. I'm going to try to get one now. Be right back... Lisa

They checked the rear (coach?-- not under the hood) battery. What's a vom? I don't have one but if I need one, I'll go get one. What do you do with it? Thanks

Hi, Thanks in advance to any/all who have any advice for me. ;I have a 87 Toyota mini coachman .;I purchased it a couple of years ago and I did not have this problem then. ;I have no electric power when I am not plugged in. I have bw manufacturers power center, 6300 series. ;I checked the fuses and they look fine. I brought it to a local guy who works onRV's and he said Ijust needed a new battery so I took it to advance auto parts and they checked it and said the battery was fine and fully charged. ;I had left the camper plugged in for 24 hours Any ideas? Thanks again Lisa