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American Dream · 02-12-2007, 03:08 PM

The alternator regulator discharges the battery, albeit by a very minor amount.

You will notice a vary small spark as you connect the battery leads.

The way to prove what's causing it is to put an ammeter (multimeter) in current (amps) mode.

Connect the -ve cable of the van to the battery.Leave the +ve lead off.

Connect one lead of the meter on the battery terminal and the other on the positive lead.This should show the discharge.If you get a negative reading on the multimeter reverse the leads from the meter.

Systematically disconnect all electrical equipment.

It sounds as if it's an alarm or demobiliser.

You haven't left the 12volt fridge on have you?

You did not give a time scale that the battery discharges over.

02-12-2007, 03:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
American Dream Member Funster No : 125 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Near Lincoln About Me: IT Systems and Remote support.Hardware/software. Interests: Flying. Motorcycles. Classic cars MH Type: DODGE 7.2Ltr V8 MH Model: Sportsman Motorcraft (1979) Years Motorhoming: 6 Posts: 4,443 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 267 Thanked 186 Times in 181 Posts	The alternator regulator discharges the battery, albeit by a very minor amount. You will notice a vary small spark as you connect the battery leads. The way to prove what's causing it is to put an ammeter (multimeter) in current (amps) mode. Connect the -ve cable of the van to the battery.Leave the +ve lead off. Connect one lead of the meter on the battery terminal and the other on the positive lead.This should show the discharge.If you get a negative reading on the multimeter reverse the leads from the meter. Systematically disconnect all electrical equipment. It sounds as if it's an alarm or demobiliser. You haven't left the 12volt fridge on have you? You did not give a time scale that the battery discharges over. __________________ . *Classic Dodge.RV . "Happy Trails".* Last edited by American Dream; 02-12-2007 at 03:18 PM.