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jnjeter
Explorer
Oct 24, 2018

Should Pwr Converter Fan run continuously ?

Our Converter Charger fan will run for a period and then shut down. When the fan is off, I've checked the DC power output with the 12 V battery disconnected and it reads the accepted 13.5 V. Will the converter malfunction without the fan running ?
We've had 10 various RV's and this seems like an elementary Q .....but I'm perplexed .
  • rockhillmanor's avatar
    rockhillmanor
    Explorer
    Oct 24, 2018
    newman fulltimer wrote:
    Fan only runs when the converter is under a load and is getting hot


    X2
    And make sure if your converter is up along side the bed that relatives, friends and family DO NOT put anything up against the fan vent.

    There is a warning sign on the vent to not block fan or fire can occur.

    Trust me they are right. Had a guest that kept putting her bag up against the fan vent that blocked the air flow. Converter wires did catch fire. :R

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