Power converter issue - Page 2

jimh · 07-10-2012, 03:36 AM

it almost sounds like u lost the AC supply to the trailer. maybe as simple as the supply wire burning at the breaker box.

it shouldn't have affected the DC side at all: the battery should have absorbed anything there if anything had gotten by the regulator.

before u scrap any of ur AC appliances, make sure to check the fuse at the appliance (TV, Microwave, converter, hot water heater element, frige element). that's abt all i can think of that would have been affected by a surge in the 110V.

i don't know if u ever tried to turn on the propane and test the frige on propane.

At first glance, the plugs look similar to the 220 circuits used several years ago. they would put 2 hots and a neutral. now days, u have a neutral, ground, and hot(s)

if i had not worked on the electrical on a travel trailer and was handed one of those plugs, i would have assumed the same thing. and yes..i have an electronics background...that can be more dangerous on an electrical system than someone with an electrical background.

I'm hoping that whoever works on it trouble shoots it and doesn't just change parts.

sherdep · 07-10-2012, 09:26 PM

good luck with this "Old Car" - hope it all works out and let us know what you find out.

you probably could have done most of the work your self and saved a bundle.

like calling the converter company and telling them what happened and asking what they charge to repair the converter and send it to them as well as the TV also.
Worst thing that could happen is you have to buy a new one but still cheaper then adding the dealerships labor cost.

Old car · 07-10-2012, 09:39 PM

Thanks shedep! I'm not the handiest of people with DIY projects once you get out of the woodworking circle. Not knowing what all issues I will face with this "accident" I just want to get the TT fixed so we can enjoy getting back out again. We made our trip to Georgia the third week of June and haven't planned anything in July and August because of the heat but it would be nice to slip away at the last minute if the weather breaks a bit. It will probably be next week before I know the full situation but I'll keep this thread updated.

sherdep · 07-10-2012, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Old car

Thanks shedep! I'm not the handiest of people with DIY projects once you get out of the woodworking circle. Not knowing what all issues I will face with this "accident" I just want to get the TT fixed so we can enjoy getting back out again. We made our trip to Georgia the third week of June and haven't planned anything in July and August because of the heat but it would be nice to slip away at the last minute if the weather breaks a bit. It will probably be next week before I know the full situation but I'll keep this thread updated.

I am the opposite - can work on just about anything except woodworking is my weak point - always seems to never be straight cuts or the blade is so dull I burn the wood trying to cut it

I did install some metal shelves and used 1 x 2 as the support and actually turned out pretty good for a change

Old car · 07-12-2012, 07:23 PM

Well, the damage is in. Television, microwave, entertainment center (Concertone ZX700) and Main Power Assembly/Converter. Saved the air conditioner, fridge, water heater, and furnace. 7 to 10 days and will have the TT back good as new. Now we'll see what insurance says.

**Herk7769** · 07-12-2012, 07:37 PM

Hope your insurance covers at least some of that...

Vern · 07-12-2012, 07:41 PM

I like the good as new part, and share Herk's sentiment.

Old car · 07-12-2012, 07:52 PM

Thanks guys! I told them to proceed with ordering parts while I engage the insurance company. Hopefully I'll get some help with it. I have all the "ruined" components coming back to me so we'll see if anything can be salvaged.

Old car · 07-14-2012, 07:25 AM

Insurance came through. Power surge, even self induced, is covered. Friday the 13th came with good news!

OldCoot · 07-14-2012, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Old car

Insurance came through. Power surge, even self induced, is covered. Friday the 13th came with good news!

Great news, lesson learned and now you can go back to camping!

Vern · 07-14-2012, 07:38 AM

That is GREAT news. Be sure to post an update after the repairs are completed and you resume operation, just to close the book on this happy ending! (I also want to hear how the new digital thermostat works out for you. The ability to pick a number and know what you picked seems like that alone would be worth it. I did recently see a post on here about losing the two-speed fan operation upon switching to digital.)

Old car · 07-14-2012, 08:22 AM

Hey dunnc, thanks. Lesson learned for sure! Can't get back to camping for about two weeks while they get the new appliances in and installed but with this heat, trailer has been sitting idol anyway.

Vern--there is a way to keep the two speed fan with an additional switch but since we have always only used one speed anyway (high) we are going to go with that rather than have another switch hanging off the side of the entertainment center. I'll keep you posted.

Fire Instructor · 07-14-2012, 11:28 AM

The lesson learned from this thread, and the many like it, is that most RV's & TT's run on 120v, and NOT 220v!

At home, I have the TT plugged into a 120v garage outlet, to keep the fridge cold all summer. (In the driveway, I'll hide an occasional growler, or 6 or 12 pack of a good craft beer in the TT, so that my son(s) don't find it!)

I keep the built-in 12v converter/charger off, as it tends to overcook the batteries, and instead keep the batteries topped off with the solar. The solar MORE than adequately supplies the fridge circuit board, occasional lighting use, the stereo (I use it when in the driveway for use in my backyard), and any of the parasite loads.

Old car · 07-25-2012, 06:41 PM

Picking up the trailer Friday afternoon. Yard seems empty with it gone for the last 3 weeks. Now someone send us some weather that isn't 105 so we can go out and use it again!

Vern · 07-26-2012, 07:20 AM

Excellent news, Randy! You'll soon be back in the saddle!

Old car · 07-28-2012, 02:07 PM

Picked up the Windjammer yesterday afternoon from Mid America RV in Carthage, MO after the repairs from the self inflicted electrical damage. These people did not sell me the trailer. What a wonderful job they did--I think they cleaned my trailer top to bottom on the inside. Not one hint of having to tear out appliances and power center. We spent the night nearby since home is just over 2 hours away to make sure everything worked properly. I believe I have found who will do any required work to the TT despite the distance.

Philwendy · 07-28-2012, 02:23 PM

I have a 2004 ROO 25FDS Plugged in to a 30amp circuit the only power is to the micowave no lights refrig nothing. This is intermittent I am lost and looking for help.

TURBS · 07-28-2012, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Philwendy

I have a 2004 ROO 25FDS Plugged in to a 30amp circuit the only power is to the micowave no lights refrig nothing. This is intermittent I am lost and looking for help.

Have you checked circuit breakers and fuses?
Is your back ttery dead?
Fridge on gas or electric?

Rebel702 · 07-28-2012, 05:51 PM

Randy,
Just saw this thread. Wow! Wish we had been in Carthage when you were there ..
In Kemmerer, Wyoming with 80 degree weather. Will try to get it to go your way.

jimh · 07-28-2012, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Philwendy

I have a 2004 ROO 25FDS Plugged in to a 30amp circuit the only power is to the micowave no lights refrig nothing. This is intermittent I am lost and looking for help.

if it weren't for the intermittent, i would say ur battery is dead and ur converter is not putting out 12v. in addition to the above suggestion, check the fuses and breaker on the converter. see it (the converter) became unplugged.
try disconnecting the bat in the off chance the battery is dead enough to pull the DC down.

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