How to test rv converter?
Is it possible to test whether your RV converter is working (= keeping the battery charged) by using a multi-meter?
I don't think our rv's converter is charging the 12V AGM battery.
I checked:
1. Two fuses for the converter on electric panel are good
2. While unplugged from shore power: Multi-meter at battery shows 12.6V which also shows on the solar controller, and same reading shows with multi-meter at battery cables leaving from the electric panel.
3. While plugged into 30A shore power, same readings show as above.
To me, it's as if the converter is not doing anything: on shore power, I would expect the battery level to jump up to around 13.5 or higher.
Side note: the converter fan does come on once in a while.
The converter is 11 years old. How can I easily test if it's dead?
I don't think our rv's converter is charging the 12V AGM battery.
I checked:
1. Two fuses for the converter on electric panel are good
2. While unplugged from shore power: Multi-meter at battery shows 12.6V which also shows on the solar controller, and same reading shows with multi-meter at battery cables leaving from the electric panel.
3. While plugged into 30A shore power, same readings show as above.
To me, it's as if the converter is not doing anything: on shore power, I would expect the battery level to jump up to around 13.5 or higher.
Side note: the converter fan does come on once in a while.
The converter is 11 years old. How can I easily test if it's dead?
