WFCO Converter/Charger Dead? How to tell?
Our RV is a 2007 that we purchased in 2010 (new from dealer, so it sat for a few years). So, it's had four years of use and we took it out last weekend for the first trip of the season and had some lo...
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However, it looks like the converter/charger may not be working. When plugged in in storage, we used to be able to hear a noise when charging, and now we have low batteries and no noise. So far, we've checked the breakers, but not the fuses (assuming there are fuses).
It is a WFCO WF8955AN. Is four years of use (plus three sitting) the likely lifespan for a converter? Is there anything else we should check before calling it dead? If it's dead, is there a recommended replacement?
I'm planning to put a solar system on the RV this year - the panels are being shipped (632 watts!), but I still need to purchase the rest of the components, in case that somehow factors into recommendations.
I assume the noise was the integrated cooling fan - the bushings or on some the bearings seize up due to dust and dirt - Excessive HEAT Destroys converters very quickly
Yes internal fuses - typically no external fuses
Lifespan - seen them go no more than 2 years and alos as long as 20 plus years - Heat destroys them
Get you Voltmeter out and check it's output - typically 13.6 Volts with batteries connected
600 plus watts sounds like a good setup for solar - my 550watts work for us
If you decide to trash the WFCO I would be happy to pay shipping chargers to get it here - Please do not toss it in the trash
