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Old 08-05-2006, 01:32 AM   #1
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Anybody out there?

Any other 2005 Bambi owners around?
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Old 08-31-2006, 11:51 AM   #2
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2005 Bambi Owner

As a matter of fact, yes! I own a "new" 05 19' Bambi. What can I help you with?>
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Old 08-31-2006, 01:27 PM   #3
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Thank goodness

I was thinking I was alone in the wilderness. Well, we are new to AS ownership. Owned SOB long ago but such a different experience. Main problem right now is not being able to keep the batteries charged. Things seem to work fine when plugged into power. But we can't get the batteries to store power. The switch to the right of the door as you go in doesn't seem to make a difference. Any hints?
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Old 08-31-2006, 01:49 PM   #4
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Batteries

Have you checked your batteries to see if they are dead or near dead? Even new A/S's come with elderly batteries. I replaced mine after a year and WOW! Water started gushing out of the tap etc.

Did you check to see if your batteries have water in them? When you are on shore power you are charging your batts and the water can boil off.
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Old 08-31-2006, 03:10 PM   #5
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Sure there are two?

There may only be a single battery, and it will surely lose water if left plugged in.. After that happens, it may not store as many electrons as you need... Could also have bad cell, or other curses common to batteries. As challenging as it can be to remove it, it should be pulled and checked for symptoms...

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Old 08-31-2006, 08:15 PM   #6
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So far So good

OK checked batt for water. It was low, so we put in water. Plugged into power but do I need to flip a switch or will it automatically charge? Thanks for the tips y'all.
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Old 09-27-2006, 12:20 PM   #7
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Something else to consider: we carry a Honda 2000 generator when boondocking. It's light, small and quiet. Also pretty miserly on the gas. A couple of hours running before dinner and you're charged for the night and morning. One small problem: these things are popular and develop "legs" - when you're away from the trailer, it's probably not a good idea to have it visible.
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Old 09-27-2006, 07:07 PM   #8
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Next decision

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Something else to consider: we carry a Honda 2000 generator when boondocking.
Hi jglabrown - That is something we will soon be considering. Thanks for the tip. Aloha
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