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Old 09-03-2013, 02:19 PM   #1
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Question 12v load causes A/C to trip circuit breaker

I have not seen this particular problem in the existing posts.

2006 FR Trailer with WF8955 board. If there is a load on the 12v, such as the ceiling fan with A/C running, the A/C circuit breaker pops.

I have downloaded the converter guides on this sight (thanks for posting) but would appreciate any other guidance. Other info:

New battery
New thermostat
12v lights dim after only a couple of hours
Propane detector beeps low voltage at times
Have not heard converter fan come on since this started

Thanks for any guidance.
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Old 09-03-2013, 05:03 PM   #2
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Sounds like your convertor isn't working at all and allowing the battery to discharge. I know that you need 12V for the control boards for the fridge and furnace...guess I can add A/C to that list too.

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Old 09-03-2013, 05:10 PM   #3
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What circuit breaker? the AC or the main. Ceiling fan is 110v not 12. Roof vents are 12volt though. I don't think anything in the AC unit is 12 volt from the camper battery, there isn't even any 12 wires to them, I don't think

Sounds like time for a Progressive Industries converter.
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Old 09-03-2013, 09:19 PM   #4
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Sounds like time for a Progressive Industries converter.
That would be Progressive Dynamics.
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Old 09-04-2013, 06:45 AM   #5
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What circuit breaker? the AC or the main. Ceiling fan is 110v not 12. Roof vents are 12volt though. I don't think anything in the AC unit is 12 volt from the camper battery, there isn't even any 12 wires to them, I don't think

Sounds like time for a Progressive Industries converter.
Fyi my ceiling fan is 12 volt.
There's no reason why his can't be as well.


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I would also recommend a progressive dynamics brands converter.
You DO NOT need to replace the whole panel.
Here's dead one being removed on a wfco which is most likely what u have and there junk.

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