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RustyScupper
Explorer
Jul 24, 2015

exilir xlr 45 converter

Trying to solve a problem with an exilir xlr45 Converter. The converter's audiable alarm is going off. (manual says that it is because the draw is greater than it can produce) Only issue is that there are no appliances running.

There is 13.5 volts, so that checks out fine with the batteries off. I pulled each fuse one at a time and that didnt make a difference.

There doesn't seem to be any corrosion anywhere.

What am i missing? Just a bad converter? Does the whole thing need to be replaced? Thanks

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  • RustyScupper's avatar
    RustyScupper
    Explorer
    Jul 24, 2015
    Could do that. It is actually a friends trailer not mine (didnt mention that earlier because it didnt pertain). Don't want to screw something up and fry something. If I could save them a buck and it fixes the problem and no screw ups that would be ideal.
  • RustyScupper's avatar
    RustyScupper
    Explorer
    Jul 24, 2015
    Thanks Drew E. Now the decision if I want to tackle this myself or take somewhere.
  • DrewE's avatar
    DrewE
    Explorer III
    Jul 24, 2015
    RustyScupper wrote:
    Batteries are good. Swapped in new ones and same result.

    Beemerphile1 - that is what I was suspecting. Does the whole unit need to be replaced (fuse/breaker panel) or can the "converter part" be replace.


    Almost always you can replace just the converter itself and leave the distribution panels etc. intact. It may require a little bit of creativity in mounting, or perhaps even installing a separate converter that is deck-mounted elsewhere.

    Bestconverter.com is a good place to start looking for what you need; they're reputable, have good tech support, and have decent prices. Many people here favor the Progessive Dynamics converters with the charge wizard.
  • RustyScupper's avatar
    RustyScupper
    Explorer
    Jul 24, 2015
    Batteries are good. Swapped in new ones and same result.

    Beemerphile1 - that is what I was suspecting. Does the whole unit need to be replaced (fuse/breaker panel) or can the "converter part" be replace.
  • beemerphile1's avatar
    beemerphile1
    Explorer
    Jul 24, 2015
    Be happy it has lasted this long, your converter is dying. Elixir converters are very poor quality, have a high failure rate, are only single stage, and are no longer made for good reason.

    The low voltage alarm sounding for no reason is a sign of impending failure of an Elixir.
  • westend's avatar
    westend
    Explorer
    Jul 24, 2015
    What is the condition of your batteries? It may be that a battery has an internal short.

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