converter replacement
I am replacing an allanson D40 brc-e converter in a older Citation trailer. 12 volt side is shot. This trailer is used only for off grid camping, occasionally using a generator when needed, and it ru...
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beemerphile1 wrote:
Why do you need a converter for off grid use? The converter charges the batteries and supplies 12vdc when connected to shore power. When off grid the converter does nothing.
When operating from a generator all power goes through the breaker panel, no converter necessary.
Not in my trailer nor most/all others. when hooked to the generator the converter is charging the depleted battery! Like in my case to the tune of stuffing 75-100A into it for a few hours to get it back up to 80% or so.
No converter, soon no 12V, no charging, dead battery.
