Mass Electrical Problems

[Land Sailer]

Hi all,
I purchased my Class B just over a year ago. I have spent more time at the Airstream repair shop than I have on trips.
Nav/ media turns off when key is off occasionally. Inconsistent.
Isolator was replaced but, engine battery drains when I'm boondocking.
DVD player turned on when house power is activated; have to keep turning it off at the player.
Inverter fuse keeps blowing.
Mercedes reports that something stays on in the coach even with coach power switch off.
I'm beside myself. I can't camp without worring that I will have to find someone to give the engine a jump. Several trips have been ruined or canceled. I'm trying a second Airstream shop but am getting quite worried at this point that Airstream doesn't have the means to fix it.
Any suggestions?

Dena

[TouringDan]

Sorry about your electrical problems. Hang in there, another Interstate owner will be sure to chime in to help you.
In the mean time I would order a lithium battery jump box when you need to start your Interstate. I suggest, from Amazon, DBPOWER 600A 18000mAh Portable Car Jump Starter for #69.99.

Dan

[Boxster1971]

Hi Dena,
The problem with Fusion Rasio/Nav have been mentioned on this forum before. It was reported as a wiring problem. Hopefully the second dealer will be able to fix your problems. I see you are in Ventura, California - perhaps someone on this forum from your area can help by recommending a good dealer.

Your 2017 GT should have solar panels, but they might not be working correctly if you are having so many problems.

The inverter fuse blowing would indicate you have some serious problems if it is the fuse. Or is it the circuit breaker on the Magnum inverter/charger? That can be caused by overloading the inverter. It is only 1000 Watts so it can’t power much.

Also you might want to plan a trip to Airstream factory in Jackson Center, OH to get a good factory fix. Sounds like you have some real problems.

Good Luck.
- - Mike

[OTRA15]

Hire a good attorney and revoke your acceptance of this lemon under California's generally-pro-consumer laws?



At least this option should be given serious consideration IMO. After one year, to have such continuing problems is exactly what the consumer protection laws were designed to take of.

Good luck!

Peter

[InterBlog]

Originally Posted by OTRA15

Hire a good attorney and revoke your acceptance of this lemon under California's generally-pro-consumer laws?
...

I was wondering if anyone was going to broach that option. Here is a lengthy thread describing a case of an owner who investigated that route to resolution.

[Land Sailer]

Thank you. Funny, I just bought one of the lithium jumpers!

Dena

[Land Sailer]

My engine battery is dead after one night of boondocking. I've made sure the Nav red light was off. Coach seems to be pulling all power from the engine battery. Solutions? Isolator wired wrong? It's ok when parked with battery disconnect off.

[lrlevine117]

Has the electrical issue been fixed or identified so other repair shops can make the necessary repair? I just bought a 2017 Airstream Interstate Ext and am finding that my batteries are draining within two days. It is also affecting my chassis battery causing my engine not to start. I have heard that this problem is not uncommon with the Airstream / Mercedes combination.

[OTRA15]

Welcome to the forum!

FYI this thread is a couple of years old. Not sure, given your low post count, if you can send a PM [Private Message] to the OP [Original Poster], but here is a Quote which may get Dena's attention.

Originally Posted by Dena m

Hi all,
I purchased my Class B just over a year ago. I have spent more time at the Airstream repair shop than I have on trips.
Nav/ media turns off when key is off occasionally. Inconsistent.
Isolator was replaced but, engine battery drains when I'm boondocking.
DVD player turned on when house power is activated; have to keep turning it off at the player.
Inverter fuse keeps blowing.
Mercedes reports that something stays on in the coach even with coach power switch off.
I'm beside myself. I can't camp without worring that I will have to find someone to give the engine a jump. Several trips have been ruined or canceled. I'm trying a second Airstream shop but am getting quite worried at this point that Airstream doesn't have the means to fix it.
Any suggestions?

Dena

Alternatively, maybe "go up" to this forum's listings, and start a "New Thread" for your problem, via the blue button at the top left?

https://www.airforums.com/forums/f240/

Sorry I can't help with your problems, but someone more knowledgeable should show up soon. In the meantime these "Interstate battery drain" search results may lead to helpful info:

https://www.google.com/search?q=Inte...=airforums.com

PS -- Dena is active on this current thread FYI: https://www.airforums.com/forums/f24...de-189657.html

Good luck,

[morley8000]

I have just collected a 2021 interstate GL and experienced the same problem with the chassis battery going completely flat. To be clear if your battery voltage drops below 7 - 6 volts your battery is probably scrap. My vehicle ended up being towed to a Mercedes dealer and I insisted on a battery test. It took 3 hours to charge and test before they would replace battery the battery. I believe with a delayed delivery of my vehicle from April to July the battery was not looked after and was destroyed before I took ownership even though it charged fine.

[Rocinante]

Originally Posted by morley8000

I have just collected a 2021 interstate GL and experienced the same problem with the chassis battery going completely flat. To be clear if your battery voltage drops below 7 - 6 volts your battery is probably scrap. My vehicle ended up being towed to a Mercedes dealer and I insisted on a battery test. It took 3 hours to charge and test before they would replace battery the battery. I believe with a delayed delivery of my vehicle from April to July the battery was not looked after and was destroyed before I took ownership even though it charged fine.

Airstream and its dealers definitely take trailer coach batteries for granted, so it's no surprise they may do the same for Interstates. If it were my vehicle, I'd insist on the same check on the coach batteries that you just got on the vehicle's battery.