OldDodgeJohn wrote:
I found a spec sheet for my "converter." It has two separate 12 volt circuits. I'm guessing I've blown a fuse on one. Thanks for all the help. I've been working on a more pressing problem, kingpin replacement. Fun, fun, fun.
donran wrote:
I have a unit that looks like a charger, but when it receives AC a relay cuts out most 12V devices from the house battery and supplys power to them thru a transformer. The water pump is not cut out and stays on the house battery. This isolates the battery so it can be charge from a seperate battery charger. This charger was missing when I bought the rig and I spent lots of time trying to figure out why the battery didn't charge when the rig was plugged into the AC. Testin the water pump with isolation and non-isolation revealed it just work better when isolated, which is what the rig manufacture intended.
I have a unit that looks like a charger, but when it receives AC a relay cuts out most 12V devices from the house battery and supplys power to them thru a transformer. The water pump is not cut out and stays on the house battery. This isolates the battery so it can be charge from a seperate battery charger. This charger was missing when I bought the rig and I spent lots of time trying to figure out why the battery didn't charge when the rig was plugged into the AC. Testin the water pump with isolation and non-isolation revealed it just work better when isolated, which is what the rig manufacture intended.
I found a spec sheet for my "converter." It has two separate 12 volt circuits. I'm guessing I've blown a fuse on one. Thanks for all the help. I've been working on a more pressing problem, kingpin replacement. Fun, fun, fun.
Can you post the Schematic to the Converter? Thanks, Scott
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"The Kobayashi Maru" Trans- Prarie Land Craft
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Any ideas?
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proceed_net wrote:
Can you post the Schematic to the Converter? Thanks, Scott
OldDodgeJohn wrote:
I found a spec sheet for my "converter." It has two separate 12 volt circuits. I'm guessing I've blown a fuse on one. Thanks for all the help. I've been working on a more pressing problem, kingpin replacement. Fun, fun, fun.
I found a spec sheet for my "converter." It has two separate 12 volt circuits. I'm guessing I've blown a fuse on one. Thanks for all the help. I've been working on a more pressing problem, kingpin replacement. Fun, fun, fun.
Can you post the Schematic to the Converter? Thanks, Scott
Hey, I hadn't checked this thread lately.
http://www.amplepower.com/apps/converter/
That site was the best explanation I've seen of what a converter does. The sheet that came with my motorhome just shows how to wire it up, not what's going on inside.
I too found the joy in working on my rig. You can see the levels of repair I've undertaken. Beware of the leaky roof. My caution is one of experience. Make an in depth assessment of the water damage, which needs to include any wooden structure below the leak (as water runs down hill). My small leaks resulted in significant wood replacement in the floors due to carpenter ants' desire for wet wood, the complete R&R of the roof/ceiling structure as well as the frame work in the front corners and the right rear. The good thing about the roof off condition allowed me to drop in a new sleeper loveseat to replace the jackknife sofa.
I've said this so you don't invest in expensive items too early.
I wish you well. We enjoy our rig and know that it is very sound now.
Bill
Thanks
Bill
Dannbo wrote:
I think eleven number vins are pre 1973. My 1973 manual for Dodge motorhome chassis refers to a thirteen number vin. Who knows?? I have spent many hours on the search for things. Try to google VIN search and go from there narrowing down as you go.
Quite often I'm told that the chassis were purchased from the manufactures one or two years ahead of the actual build. You could check with some of the experts on this site, but I think vin numbers changed from whatever??? to thirteen numbers around this time. Good luck in your search.
I think eleven number vins are pre 1973. My 1973 manual for Dodge motorhome chassis refers to a thirteen number vin. Who knows?? I have spent many hours on the search for things. Try to google VIN search and go from there narrowing down as you go.
Quite often I'm told that the chassis were purchased from the manufactures one or two years ahead of the actual build. You could check with some of the experts on this site, but I think vin numbers changed from whatever??? to thirteen numbers around this time. Good luck in your search.
I don't know much about VIN numbers and the dates making a difference in the length of them, but mine is 1973 Monaco and it has a three digit VIN.