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ken_burke's avatar
ken_burke
Explorer
Apr 29, 2013

Converter and Battery Isolation Switch

All . . . . .I have a 2011 Cedar Creek 34SB. I am still checking out my converter. (lights are flickering)
During normal operation, I leave the Battery Disconnect Switch in the "ON" position (keeping the batteries in the charging system).
The question is: Is turning the switch to the "OFF" position the SAME thing as going to the batteries and disconnecting the batteries??
What will the converter do when putting the switch to the "OFF" position? What will the conveter do when disconnecting the batteries (leaving the switch on the "ON" position).

thanks all . Exactly where is the converter located in the 2011 Cedaar Creeks?

ken
  • ksg5000's avatar
    ksg5000
    Explorer
    Apr 29, 2013
    In my rig when the battery disconnect switch is engaged the batteries are taken out of the loop but if the rig is plugged in the converter will still operate the 12 volt devices inside the rig.
  • mena661's avatar
    mena661
    Explorer
    Apr 29, 2013
    The converter is usually behind or under the circuit breaker panel BUT it really can be almost anywhere. In my old 5er it was under the CB panel, in my MH it is in one of the storage compartments. I have seen them in the front storage compartment in some of the nicer 5ers. Maybe start there. As far as the disconnect switch, some shut everything off (mine) and others only shut certain things off. I can still charge my batteries with the disconnect switch off because my converter is wired directly to my batteries. Depends on the manufacturer.

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