Troubleshooting Dead Battery Bank on Camper
Updated 09/29/2025 | Published 09/01/2025
Question:
This system came with our 2023 camper I do not any operating instructions. With the camper disconnected and nothing powered up my battery was dead.
asked by: Dexter H
Expert Reply:
Hey Dexter!
You've definitely got a wiring issue going on. The Go Power PWM Solar Charge Controller # 34276119 could be contributing to it, but more likely than not you just have a bad ground or a damaged power wire that's discharging the battery bank somewhere.
The first step into figuring out this puzzle is to inspect the power wiring on your camper. Start with the wiring connected directly to your battery and then slowly fan out from there, looking for anything that might be damaged, pinched, or frayed.
Let me know what you find!
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Go Power PWM Solar Charge Controller with Bluetooth - LCD Digital Display - Dual Bank - 30 Amp - 12V
- Solar Charge Controllers
- PWM
- 30 Amp
- Digital Display
- AGM
- Gel
- Lead Acid
- Lithium
- Go Power
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Jon G.
9/29/2025
Hey Dexter, did you have a chance to inspect the power wiring on your camper? I'm curious to know what you found, as it could help others who might be facing a similar issue.