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07-25-2013, 01:53 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Wichita
Posts: 113
M.O.C. #11612
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Battery charging while towing
I have a 2005 Chevy silverado. This morning when we left battery showed 1/2 charged. After 4 hours travel time it still showed 1/2 charge. Battery is one year old.
I wonder if it is a fuse in tv. I looked over owners manual and am not quite sure which fuse I should check. Anyone with a silverado diesel know the answer?
Thanks for any assistance.
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07-25-2013, 02:04 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Harford
Posts: 948
M.O.C. #7122
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Yes. There is a fuse that you must get and put it in the box under the hood. I don't remember the size. I had my old Montana at the dealer several years ago and the battery was dead after I left it for a repair. We plugged it into the truck and the mechanic checked the box for a fuse and there was none. They installed it for free.
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07-25-2013, 02:37 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: milton
Posts: 55
M.O.C. #5555
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the fuse is 40 amp. go to the dealer and see the service writer and he will get one an install it . the fuse box is under the hood on the driver side.
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07-25-2013, 02:46 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Northport
Posts: 624
M.O.C. #12724
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I don't know about the 2005 model year but my 2008 had a wire taped back to the steering column that had to be connected to a lug by fuse box.
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2008 Silverado Duramax
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07-25-2013, 02:47 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Northport
Posts: 624
M.O.C. #12724
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Thinking about my post. My comment only applies if it has never worked.
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2008 Silverado Duramax
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07-25-2013, 03:10 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Wichita
Posts: 113
M.O.C. #11612
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It's always worked before this trip. I had to install a fuse on first use but don't remember which one it was.
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07-25-2013, 06:43 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Mesa az
Posts: 2,952
M.O.C. #5651
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I had a 2006 Silverado. If my memory is correct, if you remove the fuse box cover under the hood, there is a map or some sort of labels in it. Also the manual shows the fuse layout. You can get one at Autozone, etc places.
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2013 Mountaineer 362
2012 Silverado 2500
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07-26-2013, 12:54 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Englewood
Posts: 3,095
M.O.C. #164
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On My 2002 GMC the fuse was in he Glove Box I had to install My truck came with the Tow Package
Hitch, Plug at the rear bumper wring harness bundled under the Cab to install plug in bed
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07-26-2013, 02:20 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Halifax
Posts: 335
M.O.C. #9963
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I have a 2005 GMC and had the same problem. I found that there was a break in he wire some where along the frame rail. I ran a new # 10 wire from the fuse panel. This is not an isolated case as I know of a couple others with GM products that had the same problem. I have a tester that I can plug into the 7 way connecter and check if the tail lights, signal, and brake lights work as well if there is 12 volt at the 7 way.
Joe
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07-26-2013, 03:00 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2003
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,294
M.O.C. #311
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If you take a continuity tester or Volt meter and check pins 1 and 4 you will determine if you have power at the socket on the TV. Note the notch and adjust accordingly.
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07-26-2013, 03:44 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 3,335
M.O.C. #10496
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Very useful John, big thanks!!
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07-26-2013, 06:15 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: South
Posts: 2,499
M.O.C. #5140
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On our 2006 and 2007 GMC, it is Stud # 1.
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