enblethen wrote:
Check to see if the converter is getting 120 volts AC input. Then check to see if it is getting 12 volts DC output. Some later model converters have reverse polarity fuses on the end of the converter. If equipped check the.
Did you find make and model of converter?
Enblethen: The converter is a Progressive Dynamics PD 404 5K.
I talked with a few camper repair places and they said that many systems will not provide 12V when plugged in without a battery hooked up. My batteries were not just weak, they were non functional, and now unhooked.
Since I get 12V with the truck running, I assume that is because it is using the truck battery, not the deceased house batteries.
So, I think the best bet is to replace the batteries then, turn my attention to the converter. Even if the batteries get me 12V back, it would still be a good idea to then check the converter output etc, per the suggestions of others.
As soon as I decide whether AGM will be better for someone who boondocks a lot, (vs regular open cell with a watering system) I will purchase and install them. I will keep you posted. Thanks for your help.
