The heater fan draws a lot of power so my guess would be the battery went dead.
I'm assuming your RV isn't plugged in to shore power. If you are plugged in to shore power then the converter may be the problem. Make sure the breaker hasn't been tripped and check that it is charging the battery properly.
Make sure the battery has water if it can be filled, check connections to make sure no corrosion and they are tight.
If you have loose connections or corrosion your battery may not have been fully charged. Plus it can cause problems even if you are plugged into shore power, the converter may be charging but the bad connections are preventing the battery from receiving a full charge or providing full power.
I added a second battery to allow use of the heater when boondocking, with a single battery we were only able to use the heater sparingly to prevent a dead battery for lights and water pump.
-- Edited by The Bear II on Tuesday 26th of November 2013 04:33:24 PM
jt said
11:00 PM Nov 26, 2013
When I put my Heater on,I lost power after 10 min. Lights went down low and lost power in my Battery and converter.
Could this be a bad battery or converter. Before putting the heater on I had power. What do you thing went wrong.
Will a bad connection or a bad ground connection cause this or is it something else.
jt
Lucky Mike said
12:33 AM Nov 27, 2013
Coach Heater...gas or Aqua hot ? Electric heater ?
Check battery connections at batteries for corrosion
if you are plugged in Test power at batteries for 13.5 plus with converter on....
Need a little more info and we can walk you thru it
HabDaddy said
08:37 AM Nov 28, 2013
Sounds like a battery issue. I installed a battery monitor so I can have a accurate read on how power I am drawing, charging, battery amps, etc. They cost under $200 but it definately piece of mind while boondocking (I also have a generator just in case).
The heater fan draws a lot of power so my guess would be the battery went dead.
I'm assuming your RV isn't plugged in to shore power. If you are plugged in to shore power then the converter may be the problem. Make sure the breaker hasn't been tripped and check that it is charging the battery properly.
Make sure the battery has water if it can be filled, check connections to make sure no corrosion and they are tight.
If you have loose connections or corrosion your battery may not have been fully charged. Plus it can cause problems even if you are plugged into shore power, the converter may be charging but the bad connections are preventing the battery from receiving a full charge or providing full power.
I added a second battery to allow use of the heater when boondocking, with a single battery we were only able to use the heater sparingly to prevent a dead battery for lights and water pump.
-- Edited by The Bear II on Tuesday 26th of November 2013 04:33:24 PM
When I put my Heater on,I lost power after 10 min. Lights went down low and lost power in my Battery and converter.
Could this be a bad battery or converter. Before putting the heater on I had power. What do you thing went wrong.
Will a bad connection or a bad ground connection cause this or is it something else.
jt
Electric heater ?
Check battery connections at batteries for corrosion
if you are plugged in Test power at batteries for 13.5 plus with converter on....
Need a little more info and we can walk you thru it