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Squattingdog's avatar
Squattingdog
Explorer
May 10, 2015

Power converter (smoked/fried)

My son just upgraded from a popup to a TT, that being a 2005 Salem T23 (with 2 slides), extremely clean inside and out. Yesterday we were checking out and power washing the EPDM roof. Looks like we got some water inside the trailer when washing the "side" of the TT off and it fried the converter (I assume that's what it's called). He's never even used the trailer yet, camping wise and everything worked fine before. Yes, we had it hooked up to a 110v receptacle.

My question is, what do we do next replacement wise. I am handy with tools and would rather fix this myself. I have no idea what to purchase to begin with, and/or if we should be looking for a "upgraded" replacement.

http://www.pbase.com/smokedaddy/image/160013881

http://www.pbase.com/smokedaddy/image/160003355/original

Regards,
-SD:
  • midnightsadie's avatar
    midnightsadie
    Explorer II
    May 10, 2015
    in the end it was a good thing, there not hard to change and you needed a up grade any ways.
  • hohenwald48's avatar
    hohenwald48
    Explorer
    May 10, 2015
    That's pretty wild that water could get in there. They're usually pretty protected from water. I've always found that pressure washing an RV is a bad idea anyway. RV's aren't made like cars and the high pressure water does a good job of removing and getting behind the various sealants used on an RV. Not to mention infiltration thru windows and other vents. Looks like some water may have found it's way in thru the power cord opening.
  • scrubjaysnest's avatar
    scrubjaysnest
    Explorer
    May 10, 2015
    Big question is how was the converter exposed to water. They aren't normally where water can get at them. Also you should be able to use an Iota or Progressive Dynamics as a replacement. Good excuse to up grade.
  • enblethen's avatar
    enblethen
    Nomad
    May 10, 2015
    Your second photo almost shows make and model. I would call Best converter and get a replacement lower section. Best converter
    Post make and model as to the right side of second photo for better responses.

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