Monitor panel while on shore power only

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I don't think John Ms issue and yours are the same. His panel wasn't showing all LEDs lit with the converter plugged in and no 12V load. That indicates low voltage from the converter and a functioning indicator panel.
Your symptoms are different  the indicator  panel itself isnt acting right. I suggest you get a voltmeter if you don't already have one and measure the voltage out of your converter directly. See if it's normal (around 13-14V with no 12V loads on. 

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offgrid Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290	Post Options Post Reply Quote offgrid Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Monitor panel while on shore power only Posted: 04 Dec 2022 at 1:07pm
	I don't think John Ms issue and yours are the same. His panel wasn't showing all LEDs lit with the converter plugged in and no 12V load. That indicates low voltage from the converter and a functioning indicator panel. Your symptoms are different the indicator panel itself isnt acting right. I suggest you get a voltmeter if you don't already have one and measure the voltage out of your converter directly. See if it's normal (around 13-14V with no 12V loads on.
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ChrisWL Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 23 Nov 2022 Location: WI Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote ChrisWL Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Nov 2022 at 3:23pm
	Hello - I've noticed something during my annual winterization (NE Wisconsin-based) and not sure whether it is a problem. I removed the twin Trojan 6-volt batteries and brought them inside as usual, and am still connected to shore power at home. Lights work, electronic ignition for space heater works, A/C outlets work, on/off switch and ignition for (propane-side) water heater works - so far so good. But: The monitor panel is acting odd. Checking status on any of the three water tanks, or on batteries / electric, will light the LED for a few seconds, and then the LEDs fade out and require a few minutes before I can check again. This happens repeatedly. I've gone so far as to re-install my 6V batteries to see if the panel works only on DC, and the behavior is the same. I've read this post by John Marucci, which mentions the monitor panel as a possible indicator that the power converter may have an issue, though the symptoms he describes aren't quite the same as the above: https://johnmarucci.com/2022/01/24/five-r-pod-woes-to-avoid/ Thoughts? Any pointers will be welcomed! Thank you. 2016 179 2017 Honda Ridgeline TV