Battery Issue - not working. (Brand New 16' Standard Model)

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Battery Issue - not working. (Brand New 16' Standard Model)

Sorry, I'm not sure if this is the right place to post.

My hubby and I just picked up our 2021 16' Standrard Scamp model 6.  Have the bath/shower, furnace, extra lp, ac.

We made it to our first stop (semi near where we live) after about a 3 hour drive from Backus.   

There are no electric hookup at our site at this time.  Got her parked and leveled, and went to get all set up and nothing works.    The battery is not working at all once unhooked from the car.    Everything  was functional when it was plugged into our car. 

So no lights. No furnace.   It's in the 30s and rainy.

Is there some rookie mistake we may have made,  like some switch we weren't told about or something?   

The fuses inside were all good, and battery box looked normal (although we are very brand new, so maybe I missed something)

Can anyone help a couple of newbies out?   Please?

Thanks!!!

 

 

****UPDATE****

Operator failure....it was in fact a switch.   We just missed it since we were going by flashlight.   Feeling a little silly/embarrassed but glad it was not something busted!

 

They didn't point it out on our walk through, and I didn't hear anything in the updated video either (although I may have missed it.)

So FYI in case anyone else struggles it was on the right side towards the floor after entering the Scamp.   (Again 16 ft Standard w/bathroom Layout  6)

 

S and K

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Battery

Sorry to hear of the issue with ur new Scamp.

You indicate the fuses all checked out on the inside. What about the 30A fuse that is on the + line in the battery box outside. Usually is right near the + battery terminal.

Beyond that you would need a multimeter which is a definite item to always have with you, then check your battery voltage and trace forward from the battery to find out where it interrupts.

 

 

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On/ off key

We have no bathroom, so am not sure where yours is located.there should be a white flap under which is a red key. Turn key to on

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Thank you!  I did miss it at

Thank you!  I did miss it at the end. 

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Battery Disconnect Switch

I had no idea Scamp was putting a battery disconnect switch in now. Awesome add if they show you when you pick up.

Have they put this on all models now?

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Battery Disconnect Switch

Hi Greg,

Near the end of this video they will show you how to work the battery disconnect switch.

https://youtu.be/4qy6hvsQFyc

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Thank you for all the time

Thank you for all the time and help everyone!

Trip is going splendidly since the original post!

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