INVERTER BATTERY CHARGING

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   2017 r-Pod 178 - I'm not sure the inverter is charging the battery.
With shore power connected, I read only 12.7 vdc at the battery, and a multi-meter on the red battery cable registers less than 1/2 amp (in the noise level of the meter).
When connected to the car's system (engine running) I read 12.9 vdc and 7 amps.
With only a battery charger connected I get 14+ vdc and 2.5 amps.

Looking at the inverter panel (cover off) all the fuses I can see are OK - all their indicating lights are lit.  With shore power connected, there appears to be only 12vdc from ground to the bottom cable lugs.

I had to buy a batter charger to use when camping in MN two weeks ago - even connected to shore power the 12 vdc system flickered and almost died.  I think I towed the previous two days with the 12vdc cutoff switch off.

Is there a way other than what I've done to check the inverter for its ability to charge the battery?

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TEDDY Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 22 Oct 2017 Location: Arkansas Online Status: Offline Posts: 94	Topic: INVERTER BATTERY CHARGING Posted: 20 Oct 2019 at 8:56am
	2017 r-Pod 178 - I'm not sure the inverter is charging the battery. With shore power connected, I read only 12.7 vdc at the battery, and a multi-meter on the red battery cable registers less than 1/2 amp (in the noise level of the meter). When connected to the car's system (engine running) I read 12.9 vdc and 7 amps. With only a battery charger connected I get 14+ vdc and 2.5 amps. Looking at the inverter panel (cover off) all the fuses I can see are OK - all their indicating lights are lit. With shore power connected, there appears to be only 12vdc from ground to the bottom cable lugs. I had to buy a batter charger to use when camping in MN two weeks ago - even connected to shore power the 12 vdc system flickered and almost died. I think I towed the previous two days with the 12vdc cutoff switch off. Is there a way other than what I've done to check the inverter for its ability to charge the battery?
	Teddy