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What happens when the battery is cut off in a Monaco?

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Nathan Sanders

Published Feb 08, 2026

What happens when the battery is cut off in a Monaco?

Then the switch connection (a small wire) is capped off. This makes the switch inoperable but takes care of the solenoid. Monaco has another battery cut-off in the rear of the coach. The front switch is commonly called the salesman’s switch.

Is there a battery disconnect switch on a Monaco?

They are small loads but may in a weeks time completely discharge the battery. Tom, We too have a Monaco product, a 2007 HR Endeavor and just recently experienced the battery disconnect switch problems. The switch has been cutting out requiring a reset by turning switch back on. Battery seems to be fully charged.

Why does my Monaco battery charge while driving?

IF the voltage goes up on the chassis post and then goes up on the house battery post (above 13.3 volts) then it is for charging the house battery while driving to maintain the battery. I would call Monaco Tech Support to find out for sure.

Can a battery be disconnected from a coach?

A second possibility is that the house batteries are dead. Yes, you shut off the batteries with the disconnect switch but there are a number of other loads that are not disconnected by the battery shut off switch in most coaches.

How does the Monaco charge the House Battery?

I am pretty sure the Dynasty does not charge the house battery when plugged into shore power. Some Monaco’s do but I am fairly certain that the Dynasty does not. There will be a few solenoids, normally the big boy is the house solenoid that feeds power into the interior.

Is the latching relay an effective battery disconnect device?

The latching relay is an effective battery disconnect device. The LR9806 is a single-pulse latching relay. It only requires a short “pulse” of voltage to activate or deactivate the relay. Since the LR9806 does not require constant voltage, it is one less load on the battery.

Is there an owner’s manual for a Monaco Coach?

If you’re missing the owner’s manual for your Monaco Coach, you can download a digital (PDF) replacement for free. Select your brand below or search by model year to browse our archive of Monaco RV owner’s manuals.

Can a dirty battery impede a power converter?

Dirty batteries can seriously impede the charging circuit and can and will draw voltage directly off the battery. Good luck. We have a 2009 Forest River Salem Travel Trailer that is parked year round at a resort wtih 30 amp service.

Then the switch connection (a small wire) is capped off. This makes the switch inoperable but takes care of the solenoid. Monaco has another battery cut-off in the rear of the coach. The front switch is commonly called the salesman’s switch.

How to charge a Monaco dynsaty ISL 400?

Monaco: charging..my chassis battery are..engage..light comes… I have a 07 monaco… I have a 07 monaco dynsaty isl 400…. When i am contected to shore power, my house batteries are charging but my chassis battery are not… when i am plugged in, i have no lights on the big boy panel, i can hit the ser button to engage and light comes on..

How big is the battery on the Monaco?

Checking voltage on the big boy the left side has 13v the right has 11.9… on my batteries. the house has 13v the chassis is 11.9.. does this mean my big boy is bad.. tx Submitted: 9 years ago. Category: RV I am pretty sure the Dynasty does not charge the house battery when plugged into shore power.

Why is the battery cut off switch not working?

The switch does not need to be locked to keep the circuit active ! The lock is to prevent from inadvertently turning off the 12 volt system. 12 Volts should be present on 1 side of each relay, these are high current circuits with large fuses so do not short out these cables.

Where is the battery cut off switch on a Windsor?

In our Windsor, the battery cut-off switch by the entry door connects to a solenoid in the electrical compartment under the drivers position on the outside of the coach. It is easily identified by the large 12V cables that connect.

They are small loads but may in a weeks time completely discharge the battery. Tom, We too have a Monaco product, a 2007 HR Endeavor and just recently experienced the battery disconnect switch problems. The switch has been cutting out requiring a reset by turning switch back on. Battery seems to be fully charged.

The switch does not need to be locked to keep the circuit active ! The lock is to prevent from inadvertently turning off the 12 volt system. 12 Volts should be present on 1 side of each relay, these are high current circuits with large fuses so do not short out these cables.

In our Windsor, the battery cut-off switch by the entry door connects to a solenoid in the electrical compartment under the drivers position on the outside of the coach. It is easily identified by the large 12V cables that connect.

Are there any safety issues with the new Monaco?

NHSTA didn’t think they could do anything because Monaco is out of business and the “new” Monaco appears to be under no legal obligation to accept responsibility. The arm’s crack, allowing excessive rear suspension movement AND CAN BE DANGEROUS, as the arm holds the axle in place front to rear.

Are there any recalls on the Monaco chassis?

According to my information, there are THREE different suspensions under the R4R and RR4R chassis over the years. ONLY ONE IS AFFECTED. The recall affects Rear Suspension Trailing Arms ONLY ON THE R4R and RR4R CHASSIS with the “Monaco Gold” or sometimes referred to as “R-Way” suspension. It is an in-house copy of the Neway suspension.

NHSTA didn’t think they could do anything because Monaco is out of business and the “new” Monaco appears to be under no legal obligation to accept responsibility. The arm’s crack, allowing excessive rear suspension movement AND CAN BE DANGEROUS, as the arm holds the axle in place front to rear.

According to my information, there are THREE different suspensions under the R4R and RR4R chassis over the years. ONLY ONE IS AFFECTED. The recall affects Rear Suspension Trailing Arms ONLY ON THE R4R and RR4R CHASSIS with the “Monaco Gold” or sometimes referred to as “R-Way” suspension. It is an in-house copy of the Neway suspension.

Why does my 2006 Monaco Coach not turn on?

Nor cold refrigerator does not turn on. 2006 Monaco knight. Lost power to coach. But have power coming in. Consist. Our refrigerator will not get cold or freezer freeze. All Set runs 1 minute and stops. Series of 3 blinks, pause, 3 I need to find paint codes on 2012 Monaco Coach!

What does black dot mean on Monaco RV wiring diagram?

Everything depends on circuit that is being constructed. As stated earlier, the traces in a Monaco Rv Wiring Diagram represents wires. Occasionally, the wires will cross. But, it doesn’t imply connection between the cables. Injunction of two wires is generally indicated by black dot in the junction of two lines.