Engine Battery Charging Question

[Spooky]

Hi Folks: Another issue popped up - our engine batteries were totally discharged after being parked for 3 months on shore power. I thought that once hooked up to 120V, the system charged the engine as well as the coach batteries. It appears that is not the case. I have read all the pertinent manuals and can find no answer. Any suggestions? THANKS AGAIN for all your help.

Spooky, 02 Journey 36DL

[Spooky]

Hi Folks: Another issue popped up - our engine batteries were totally discharged after being parked for 3 months on shore power. I thought that once hooked up to 120V, the system charged the engine as well as the coach batteries. It appears that is not the case. I have read all the pertinent manuals and can find no answer. Any suggestions? THANKS AGAIN for all your help.

Spooky, 02 Journey 36DL

[phays]

If your Journey is like my '98 Vectra, the engine batteries are not charged when hooked to shore power. I put a Trik-L-Charger on my motorhome to solve this problem. Newer Winnebagos have the Trik-L-Charger installed. It is pretty simple to hook up and there are threads here that discuss this issue and how to connect the charger.

[CHIPPYSGT]

phays has your answer.

[Spooky]

THANKS folks. I knew that someone (or many more) would have already figured this out.
Spooky, 02 Journey 36DL

[Pusherman]

Winnie started putting in Trik-L-Charge devices in the diesel pushers in the 2006 model year.

Here is a link where you can obtain the product.

[cbeierl]

Here's a direct link the Trik-L-Start at RVupgrades: Trik-L-Start

[Spooky]

Thanks again everyone. I really appreciate your help. I ordered directly from the factory to assure a warranty opportunity should one be needed. See ya!

Spooky 02 Journey 36DL