12v not working
I just bought a camper not knowing there was an electrical issue and the 12v power does not work. If the camper is plugged into shore power it works. I have power up to the breaker box so I thought it...
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Joshc1425 wrote:
I just bought a camper not knowing there was an electrical issue and the 12v power does not work. If the camper is plugged into shore power it works. I have power up to the breaker box so I thought it may be the converter but I replaced that and it still doesn't work. Any help is appreciated.
Welcome to the forum. You will learn much here. I'm gonna give you some advice. DO NOT replace a part because you think it is bad,!
Know whether it works or not. Replacing parts can be very costly.
Buy a multi-meter and learn how to use it. Youtube is your friend.
1st, If you have 12 volts while pluged into shore power then the converter is working. Converter changes 120 AC volts to 12 volts DC. A converter is just a glorified battery charger. You musts have a good working battery. Check the converter for two Reverse Polarity fuses usually 30 amps. Measure the output of the voltage Converter at the converter. Then measure the voltage at the battery. Disconnect the converter and measure the battery voltage. 12.6 min voltage required. Battery full of water? Do you have a battery disconnect switch. Is it on?
Lights and control circuits are 12 volts DC = fuses. Outlets AC = Circuit Breakers. Fridge AC/gas. Water Heater AC/GAS. Furnace DC/GAS
AC = Electric
A/C = Air Conditioning.
Good luck
