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Old 03-18-2017, 11:36 AM   #1
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Solar on 16 Bambi . Any Idea Why?

When I unplugged the other day camping... Went home. Next day LED s would not turn on as normal. Display was blank. What's up if yall have any idea?
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Old 03-20-2017, 12:59 PM   #2
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I think more information might help people respond more appropriately.

What did you unplug?
What LEDs are you meaning?
Etc.

I'm sure many will have helpful suggestions with a little more guidance.
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Old 03-21-2017, 09:36 AM   #3
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Just the solar in general. I assume if you unplug from shore power that as long as there is sunshine charging the panels that you would be able to do most 12 volt systems. Unless I have to flip a switch I don't know about to change from shore to solar

When I unplugged the other day camping... Went home. Next day LED s would not turn on as normal. Display was blank. What's up if yall have any idea?
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Old 03-21-2017, 10:10 AM   #4
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Most modern airstreams have a "store/use" relay and if you plug in to shore power, all your 12v stuff will work off the converter's output whether you're in Store or Use, but as soon as you unplug the shore power you'd have to turn it to Use to access battery power.
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Old 03-21-2017, 01:31 PM   #5
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where is the relay on a 16
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It looks like the Sports use a manual switch rather than the remote relay. I'm not sure where it's located (near the battery, perhaps? That would make the most sense.) Even if that switch is in the OFF position, you'll have 12v power while plugged into shore power and solar will charge the battery but none of your 12v components will work when you unplug the shore power.

In the Sport manual on page 5-8 it shows a picture of the switch, but doesn't describe the location.
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Old 03-21-2017, 02:16 PM   #7
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In our 2015 the switch is located under the table on the street side seat panel. Your solar isn't what matters it's the batteries. The solar charges the batteries which will power your system whether or not there is sun as long as they are adequately charged. Bet ya anything hit that switch under the table and your lights will come on.
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Old 03-21-2017, 04:11 PM   #8
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The switch in my 19 is beside the door. When you don't have it in store there is a little illuminated red light.
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Old 03-21-2017, 05:49 PM   #9
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where is the relay on a 16
Your owner's manual should have that information.
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Old 03-24-2017, 09:37 PM   #10
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I believe the Sports all use a WFCO converter which has a multilevel charging system. This should allow the owner to turn the battery master switch to ON (or USE) and leave it there even in storage if plugged into shore power. The only need will be to check your battery water level occasionally if you use lead/acid/flooded-cell batteries (the most common type.)

My Sport remains stored on shore power constantly and for 2 years now the battery (a cheap WalMart lead/acid Group 24) has done wonderfully, despite the fact it's 4 years old.
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