Coach Batts overcharging

[Ralph L. Fullenwider]

Glad to hear it is resolved. A problem like this one is not an easy find as
it can be so many things. Excellent find, Fred.

Safe travels,

Ralph and Charolette Fullenwider
"84FC35 "Ruff Diamond"
Duncan, Oklahoma

At 06:09 AM 11/25/2010 -0700, you wrote:


>Hi Folks,
>We have resolved our problem with coach overcharging the batteries.
>The "auxillary battery solenoid" was the fault of the issue.This solenoid
>is located adjacent to the battery selector switch on the "firewall curb
>side" just above the battery bank.
>The part I replaced was not identical in appearance to the original,but
>had the same purpose.A rather easy change for anyone to get done.
>We used a universal continuous duty marine insulated base solenoid
>available at any parts store.The part number on the one I used was a Cole
>Hersee 24117 costing about $40.00. Also a number 24059 is the same
>solenoid without the plastic coating and much less money but still the
>same quality.
>In order to use these solenoids,the small wire terminals need to be
>replaced to fit the larger diameter studs,
> (10-32 instead of 8-32)
>I am happy to get this issue done and will be able to get over to Southern
>California late next week.
>Thank you all for the help and ideas you shared in order for me to
>eliminate many circumstances.
>
>
>Fred & Jeanne Hulse
>Morristown,Arizona
>97 WLWB41