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jackel1959 · 11-16-2008, 02:39 PM

Well I spent a good deal of time both yesterday and today troubleshooting this problem. All connections, grounds, positive and neutrals are tight. I checked the connection of the shore power cord to the trailer's wiring and they are good. I read the AC circuit breakers and they are all good. All DC fuses were re-checked and they are good. I have 122.6 VAC coming into the rig and out of the outlets in the rig. I checked and cleaned the grounds going to the frame. The only things I haven't done is replace the ground wire from the batteries to the frame and I have not physically checked the connections of the wiring to the outlets and switches. Maybe I'm chasing my tail

Before the converter kicks in I still read anywhere from 12.2-12.9 VDC, depending on how many 12V accessories and lights I have on (which I think is just the battery voltage) and when the converter kicks on I get about 14.2 VDC. Is this normal operation or do I really have a problem? I'm frustrated and short of taking it to shop I'm not sure what to do next.

Jack

11-16-2008, 02:39 PM	#11
jackel1959 Montana Master Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oak Harbor Posts: 1,530 M.O.C. #2471	Well I spent a good deal of time both yesterday and today troubleshooting this problem. All connections, grounds, positive and neutrals are tight. I checked the connection of the shore power cord to the trailer's wiring and they are good. I read the AC circuit breakers and they are all good. All DC fuses were re-checked and they are good. I have 122.6 VAC coming into the rig and out of the outlets in the rig. I checked and cleaned the grounds going to the frame. The only things I haven't done is replace the ground wire from the batteries to the frame and I have not physically checked the connections of the wiring to the outlets and switches. Maybe I'm chasing my tail Before the converter kicks in I still read anywhere from 12.2-12.9 VDC, depending on how many 12V accessories and lights I have on (which I think is just the battery voltage) and when the converter kicks on I get about 14.2 VDC. Is this normal operation or do I really have a problem? I'm frustrated and short of taking it to shop I'm not sure what to do next. Jack __________________ Previous:2004 Mountaineer 325FKBS,2010 Montana 3455SA Now:2018 Bighorn 3575EL (SOB's ) Res. Fridge,W/D,Disc Brakes,Water Softener,Dish Tailgater PRO,LioN Batts, several mods. 2021 RAM 3500 Laramie...."LOADED", 4x4, SB H.O. 6.7L, Aisin Trans, PullRite Super Glide Hitch, 52 Gallon Titan Fuel Tank.