MagneTek 3240 replacement
My converter in my '95 Sunnybrook TT has started intermittent humming and the lights are dimming. Based on what I've read, this means the converter is probably going bad. Correct? I have a MagneTek...
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My fuse block came today, so I was able to install the new converter this afternoon.
Old converter after removing the wires from it:
New converter after being wired up:
Fuse block:
Since the new converter had a lug for it, I installed the chassis ground to it. Do I need to run a chassis ground over to the fuse block? It is grounded with the negative wire, but I don't know if it should also have a chassis ground.
My trailer must be at least 5 lbs. lighter now. The old converter was much heavier than the new one. The new converter is completely silent, as I did not put very much load on it. The battery is showing 13.28v with the battery switch on. The battery was almost completely charged, so the converter may not apply any higher voltage until it is drawn down some at a future date.
Is it pretty much a consensus that these new converters should be allowed to charge the battery at all times since they will go into maintenance mode for a charged battery?
Old converter after removing the wires from it:
New converter after being wired up:
Fuse block:
Since the new converter had a lug for it, I installed the chassis ground to it. Do I need to run a chassis ground over to the fuse block? It is grounded with the negative wire, but I don't know if it should also have a chassis ground.
My trailer must be at least 5 lbs. lighter now. The old converter was much heavier than the new one. The new converter is completely silent, as I did not put very much load on it. The battery is showing 13.28v with the battery switch on. The battery was almost completely charged, so the converter may not apply any higher voltage until it is drawn down some at a future date.
Is it pretty much a consensus that these new converters should be allowed to charge the battery at all times since they will go into maintenance mode for a charged battery?
