Converter, is it working
I just got a new HiLo trailer and not sure if the converter is working, is there a way to tell and with out using any fancy equipment (I don't have any). Is there a place to turn it on?
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Two sets of instructions
With most modern converters you can hook a digital voltmeter to the battery before you plug in and then plug in and compare the before/after voltages.
Or you can turn on lights/or a 12 volt fan (Fantastic fan is great) while someone else plugs in.. If it's working you will see the light brighten or the fan speed up.
NOW: there are some older converters like the Old Magnetek 6300.. it's actually two units and one can work while the other fails. One runs lights and fans. the other charges the battery a Relay joins them if you are not plugged in. This one is harder to check and I recommend an upgrade (Progressive Dynamics 4600 replacment for the electronic part of the unit) in any case (or a 9200 if it's a stand alone box)
With most modern converters you can hook a digital voltmeter to the battery before you plug in and then plug in and compare the before/after voltages.
Or you can turn on lights/or a 12 volt fan (Fantastic fan is great) while someone else plugs in.. If it's working you will see the light brighten or the fan speed up.
NOW: there are some older converters like the Old Magnetek 6300.. it's actually two units and one can work while the other fails. One runs lights and fans. the other charges the battery a Relay joins them if you are not plugged in. This one is harder to check and I recommend an upgrade (Progressive Dynamics 4600 replacment for the electronic part of the unit) in any case (or a 9200 if it's a stand alone box)
