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gregfelty's avatar
gregfelty
Explorer
Oct 14, 2014

Power converter issue

I currently have my travel trailer plugged into a 5000 W generator so that I can run a dehumidifier inside to dry some water damage. Apparently the power converter is not functioning as none of the 12 V features(lights, radio) are working.

Will I cause any further damage to the electrical system by leaving it plugged in?


FYI - 30 amp plug with dog bone plugged into 20 amp receptacle on generator.
Thanks

8 Replies

  • gregfelty's avatar
    gregfelty
    Explorer
    Oct 15, 2014
    I see what you're saying. From past experience, this one does not require connection to battery in order to operate. I had it plugged in(without battery connection)last month at different location, and the lights, radio, outlets all worked.
  • tenbear's avatar
    tenbear
    Explorer
    Oct 15, 2014
    gregfelty wrote:
    It is the WF-8900 series (WFCO). I don't see anything in the manual regarding an internal battery.

    Will have to grab a voltmeter and check it out tomorrow.


    The WFCO does not require a battery AFAIK. None of them have an internal battery, but some require that they be connected to a battery to work.
  • gregfelty's avatar
    gregfelty
    Explorer
    Oct 15, 2014
    It is the WF-8900 series (WFCO). I don't see anything in the manual regarding an internal battery.

    Will have to grab a voltmeter and check it out tomorrow.
  • tenbear's avatar
    tenbear
    Explorer
    Oct 15, 2014
    What converter is in your TT? Some of the older converters require a battery for them to work.

    If you turn off the circuit breaker to your converter you probably won't damage anything by leaving the TT plugged in
  • gregfelty's avatar
    gregfelty
    Explorer
    Oct 15, 2014
    Battery is disconnected.

    Outlets are working. Have not had chance to test anything yet.
  • tenbear's avatar
    tenbear
    Explorer
    Oct 15, 2014
    Is your battery disconnect switch off?

    Even if your converter isn't working, the battery should still supply power to the lights, etc, unless the battery is fully discharged.
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    Oct 14, 2014
    Apparently doesn't tell us much. Need to know what voltage coming from converter and if battery ok .

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