Just spent four of the most peaceful, zen days of my life at Penrose State Park on Puget Sound (Washington State). With the exception of one very nice young man who had traveled via bicycle from Minnesota to the west coast and the camp host, the park was empty. Just we three and the birds, harbor seals, and squirrels.
My first trip out I dealt with a water pump issue. This trip, my second, I found my TV isn't charging my battery so I'm off to the dealer again this week. But nothing could have recharged MY internal battery as much as this trip. I'm a VERY content T@B camper.
2017 white/black trim T@B Outback; 2017 white Subaru Outback; Seattle
No.... the park was only an hour from my home, so I just put a milk jug of ice in the refrig. Even though I had no electricity for 4 days, the jug stayed frozen the whole time so nothing spoiled. Had the seven pin connector on TV checked and it's fine. Fuses are good, too. Brand new battery.
2017 white/black trim T@B Outback; 2017 white Subaru Outback; Seattle
During two plus hours of driving with the battery disconnect switch in the "ON" position, the battery is not recharging. I did have power to the lights, etc., because the battery had not fully discharged, but I didn't want to discharge it any further by using features that required the battery. I did not have electrical hookups.
2017 white/black trim T@B Outback; 2017 white Subaru Outback; Seattle
Check under your hood to make sure the fuse for the charge wire is still good. If you have a volt/ohm meter (multi-meter), you can check the 7 pin plug on your tow vehicle to see if there is 12 volts on your charge wire.
Verna, Columbus, IN 2021 T@B 320S Boondock “The T@B” Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
12.8 or 12.7 would be fully charged after sitting a while after charging. 12.5 would be close to what I would expect after a night's usage for TV or DVD, lights, water pump usage, and the Alde hot water and fridge running on propane, but needing a spark from the battery for ignition. This is a hummmmm moment <scratching my head, as you are doing also>.
Verna, Columbus, IN 2021 T@B 320S Boondock “The T@B” Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
Depending on your alternator - oops you didn't! and whether you had your frig going on 12V, there still might not be enough umph to give your battery any charge - especially if you have a high amperage set up like V. It might even pull from the trailer battery. Two hours of driving will not add any significant charge to your battery, especially with it also supplying phantom power to the camper. Stop and go, low output alternator, AC on? Driving 8 hours will not significantly add much of a charge to your battery. Your alternator is a trickle charge, like solar.
Edit again... still glad you had a zen-of-a-time!
2017 820R Retro Toy Hauler from 2015 Tabitha T@B from 2009 Reverse LG Teardrop (but a T@Bluver at heart)
I think as Ratkitty said, even though your frig was off, the phantom draw will often times still deplete your battery in excess of what your alternator will supply. Best bet is to have a fully charged battery that you isolate as you travel if it is not needed to run the frig.
@Verna & @OreoTAB, Mine also reads 12.5 after being plugged in. Let it sit for a little while after you un-plug, and turn off your battery shut-off to the off position for at least an hour, two is better, then re-check. (This way you avoid the phantom drains.) Should go up from 12.5 up to 12.7, or 12.8, mine does.
2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf Spokane, Wa. Eric aka: Lone Wolf
@ericnliz, after being so used to my T@B batteries, I was surprised with a 12Ah AGM battery I bought for my kayak's new fish finder. It never came down from 13.3V until after 3 hrs on the lake. Even then it only dropped to 13.2V. It's strange how different batteries act.
Verna, Columbus, IN 2021 T@B 320S Boondock “The T@B” Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
@2Cougs that's a beautiful site! We had rain deluge after deluge starting Thursday night at Farragutt till we left Saturday. I'm so grateful for my Bug! The rain was so bad Saturday that when we were running to town for a few things you couldn't see the highway through the rain. Dale and Sandi's son-in-law was towing their boat in it and the bilge pump turned itself on to pump out the rain water! He had never had that happen before! Hope the wedding went well for all, and that you had sunshine!
2017 T@B 320 Max S silver and cherry red, L@dybug ("Bug" aka my esc@pe pod), TV 2015 Toyota Highlander aka Big Red
@Homebodyatheart - We knew you were up there in that weather! So sorry not sunny for Mr.'s first trip. We had very strong winds and the clouds tried spitting once in a while, but much better weather than you and a gorgeous wedding! I will say, we were pretty dressed up leaving the campground!
2016 T@B CS-S silver with white trim and WSU themed Pulled by a silver 2017 Chevy Silverado Leaves on T@bventures from Spokane, WA
This is just ridiculously fun! Spent 3 days at South Llano River State Park in Junction Texas. Even a heat wave couldn't put a damper on this. Great park with a beautiful river and abundant wildlife. I received my XL visor the day before I left so I was using it for the first time. Took about 5 minutes and fit perfectly. Also used my side tent for the first time and it worked well. The stars put on quite a show in this Dark Sky Park and I was out watching each night. My second time out and hitching/unhitching, hook-ups, towing all just keep getting easier. Bit of a glitch with the Norcold on electric but am working on that. Can't wait to get back out again!
2017 Max S - Silver/Red - T@briolet - 2016 Jeep Cherokee - Fredericksburg, TX
This is our second trip to Point Lookout in Maryland. A/C worked like a champ (mid 90s with dew-points in the 70s)! Notice the Flowtron bug zapper on the far left...that is a necessity at this park. That is a jerry-rigged LeapAir rain tarp that has served us very well for the interim whilst companies start producing t@b 400 specific awnings and tents. Again, the CampChef range in the foreground has been awesome; hooks up to the propane tank in the boot; keeps the kitchen clean when cooking bacon, etc.
2018 T@B 400 (Rol@nd) towed by 2012 Toyota Tundra CrewMax (C@lgon)
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My first trip out I dealt with a water pump issue. This trip, my second, I found my TV isn't charging my battery so I'm off to the dealer again this week. But nothing could have recharged MY internal battery as much as this trip. I'm a VERY content T@B camper.
2021 T@B 320S Boondock “The T@B”
Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
2021 T@B 320S Boondock “The T@B”
Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
Edit again... still glad you had a zen-of-a-time!
This our second go around in Gettysburg after getting the leak fixed (thank you nüCamp). BTW that is a Camp Chef range-I highly recommended it!
2018 T@B 400 (Rol@nd) towed by 2012 Toyota Tundra CrewMax (C@lgon)
TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
Spokane, Wa.
Eric aka: Lone Wolf
TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
Spokane, Wa.
Eric aka: Lone Wolf
2021 T@B 320S Boondock “The T@B”
Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
Pulled by a silver 2017 Chevy Silverado
Leaves on T@bventures from Spokane, WA
Pulled by a silver 2017 Chevy Silverado
Leaves on T@bventures from Spokane, WA
TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
Spokane, Wa.
Eric aka: Lone Wolf
TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
Spokane, Wa.
Eric aka: Lone Wolf
This is our second trip to Point Lookout in Maryland. A/C worked like a champ (mid 90s with dew-points in the 70s)! Notice the Flowtron bug zapper on the far left...that is a necessity at this park. That is a jerry-rigged LeapAir rain tarp that has served us very well for the interim whilst companies start producing t@b 400 specific awnings and tents. Again, the CampChef range in the foreground has been awesome; hooks up to the propane tank in the boot; keeps the kitchen clean when cooking bacon, etc.
2018 T@B 400 (Rol@nd) towed by 2012 Toyota Tundra CrewMax (C@lgon)
2018 T@B 320 S "The Blue Magoo", 2017 Nissan Titan
2018 T@B 320 S "The Blue Magoo", 2017 Nissan Titan
Pulled by a silver 2017 Chevy Silverado
Leaves on T@bventures from Spokane, WA