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kx125str99
Explorer
Dec 13, 2014

weekend warrior power surging

hey guys i have an 03 weekend warrior i have had for about a year. i have been having a problem with power every once and a while. when i am camping at least once a day my whole trailer lighting surges for less then a minute and then it is fine again. i am clueless on what it could be. anyone have any ideas?

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  • kx125str99's avatar
    kx125str99
    Explorer
    Dec 14, 2014
    i checked the ground it seems to be pretty good. i thought it was the converter but wanted to check. thanks guys
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Dec 14, 2014
    kx125str99 wrote:
    They are 6 volt batteries. It did it with the batteries I had before too. When it plugged into power and also with generator.


    That just about puts the nail in the coffin. I'd start shopping for converters. The good news is you'll probably get a much better one than the one you have. I suggest Bestconvert.com and take a look at Progressive Dynamics Ind. converters.
  • kx125str99's avatar
    kx125str99
    Explorer
    Dec 14, 2014
    They are 6 volt batteries. It did it with the batteries I had before too. When it plugged into power and also with generator.
  • CA_Traveler's avatar
    CA_Traveler
    Explorer III
    Dec 14, 2014
    Have the batteries load tested by a auto store so that you know they are not part of the problem.
  • Passin_Thru's avatar
    Passin_Thru
    Explorer
    Dec 13, 2014
    Test battery and then test output of converter. If it's not close to rated output, replace it. Mine just surged in 1 minute cycles and died this past summer.
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Dec 13, 2014
    If it's the 12V lighting doing that then it's the classic sign of a converter going bad.
    First check your battery to make sure it isn't shorting internally and very low on water.

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