Comments on: How To Tell If Your RV Converter Is Bad

By: James A DeCicco

James A DeCicco — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 18:41:49 +0000

Convert or only runs 12 volt accessories

By: Pioneer Survival

Pioneer Survival — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 11:50:00 +0000

Hi,

That’s an interesting issue you’re experiencing.
I’m afraid I’ve not come across this particular problem before.
Hopefully one of our readers can chime in with some advice.

Cheers
Jonathan

By: goldenskyhook

goldenskyhook — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 03:31:09 +0000

I just added a second battery (nice yellowtop hybrid) in my 2017 Winnebago 28RB 5th wheel trailer. I’m absolutely certain I wired them in parallel, and used 2g cable with proper connectors. I’m not sure if the problem developed immediately, but here’s what’s happening now:
1. Both batteries show 12V with a voltage meter.
2. The trailer works perfectly when plugged into 110-120 @ 50A. This includes 110 and 12v systems.
3. all breakers and fuses are fine (at least the ones I can see in the fuse block)
4. Once I unplug from 110v, the entire system goes dark. This is true even when the pigtail is plugged in.
5. I didn’t notice it right away, because I had it plugged in at home, AND at the campsite.
Any ideas? Is there something in the power converter that could cause this?
Would the additional battery cause such a problem, even if the voltage is the same?

By: Pioneer Survival

Pioneer Survival — Sat, 29 Jun 2019 23:08:40 +0000

In reply to Effrem.

Hi Effrem,

It’s definitely possible. You should be able to check this yourself with a voltmeter or even a current tester.
If I’m doubt please do get help from a professional:).

Let me know how you get on.

By: Effrem

Effrem — Sat, 29 Jun 2019 22:52:55 +0000

Can a blown capacitor on the converter cause my fridge, slide out, hot water heater, water pump, gfi outlets and lights to quit working? My fuses are all good and so are my circut breakers.

By: Jonnyah

Jonnyah — Sun, 21 Apr 2019 14:03:45 +0000

In reply to ramey.

Hi Ramey,
A bad converter is certainly a possibility. Like most electricals, if in doubt, seek professional help.
Let me know how you get on!

By: ramey

ramey — Sun, 21 Apr 2019 13:31:14 +0000

I have a fifth wheel that I believe has a bad 30 amp converter plugs and appliances work except for water heater and the lighting does not work as well when I first got the unit the microwave was the first to go then the lighting and water heater I have check the converter I have power going to it but not from I’ve checked the condition of all breakers which are good the fuse panel has some corrosion do all of these symptoms lead to a bad converter???.

By: Sariah Meagle

Sariah Meagle — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 08:25:51 +0000

I did a once-over on my RV yesterday and I noticed that the RV converter performs badly. Frankly, I think it’s already bad because the voltage range is abnormal. Since you mentioned that a giveaway is that the cooling fan isn’t working, I think I’ll take it to a repair service to have it fixed soon.