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IrnBear
Explorer
Feb 22, 2015

1999 Coachman Leprechaun Converter ??

Hello All,

I have a new to me
1999 30ft Coachman Leprechaun Series M-305

It has a Magnetek Control panel i.e. the fuse box..
and a
Magnetek Model 940 Converter

Question:

The Converter has an independent On/Off toggle switch.
Does anyone know if this was stock on this MH or did a previous owner install?
What would the reason be for the on/off switch.

This converter should be able to charge my coach batteries without burning them up? Right?

Just curious about this on/off switch..

Any knowledge and assist would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance.

Bradley
Class C
  • tenbear's avatar
    tenbear
    Explorer
    Feb 22, 2015
    I'm not sure I can help but since no one else has answered, I'll try.

    First, do you have the converter and inverter correctly identified? An inverter takes 12 vdc and outputs 120 vac to run 120 v items when not connected to the grid. The converter takes 120 vac and outputs 12-15 vdc to charge the batteries and run the 12v things in the RV. Inverters usually have a switch, converters usually don't. That vintage Magnetek converter probably outputs 13.8v.

    If you have the converter correctly identified, and there is nothing wrong with it, it will charge the battery. You might want to measure the output voltage.

    The Magnetek converter is not a good converter by todays standards. You may want to update to a modern converter. You will get faster charging and longer battery life.

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