Is my converter fried? (TEAR DOWN NOTE)
RV won't run the slides out etc. even when plugged into shore power. I have confirmed shore power (my house) is good as microwave in the RV will work. I do not have an RV battery installed as they ...
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ib516 wrote:Yes, electronics don't like to be overheated so anything that will let the air flow better inside the case will be a better situation. IMO, the primary cause of failure is probably due to poor component quality or bad solder conditions on the boards.
I think one of the biggest issues is good ole Keystone mounting the fan cooled unit in a closed cabinet with absolutely no ventilation. I will add a couple holes once I can find some grates to cut the holes to size.
I've forgotten which RVnet member repairs these converters but it is probably a simple fix for someone conversant with power supply repair. For that matter, replacing all small components on the boards (if there are no SMD devices) is probably a less than $10 repair.
Good choice on the Powermax replacement, I read good things about the brand.
