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s_N_s's avatar
s_N_s
Explorer
Jan 25, 2014

Converter needed

We don't have any manuals for this 5er and the original converter has been taken out. It's a 1999 Holiday Rambler Alumascape (34'). Does anyone know what converter we should purchase for replacement? To operate the 12volt side of things at the moment the FIL has a battery charger hooked up. The trailer is set on it's site (not movable) so should we worry about a new converter or just leave things as they are?? My FIL has passed away and the family has aquired this unit and wants to rent it out for the season at it's location in FL. We just want it to be safe for anyone that stays in it. Thanks for any and all advice.
  • s_N_s's avatar
    s_N_s
    Explorer
    Jan 25, 2014
    Thanks for the info. I'll have to take a drive over to it and see what kind of info I can find in that compartment.
  • Shadow_Catcher's avatar
    Shadow_Catcher
    Explorer
    Jan 25, 2014
    I disagree with Veebyes, having integrated units means when one goes down you have to replace or fix all. Progressive Dynamics makes a unit that may be a direct replacement http://www.progressivedyn.com/pd4600_converter_replacement.html or one of their stand alone converters. A reputation for quality in an American made product.
  • Veebyes's avatar
    Veebyes
    Explorer II
    Jan 25, 2014
    Now might be a good time to marinize your unit & do it the way the cruising boats are set up. Toss the converter & get an inverter/charger. All 12V power comes from the battery bank. The battery bank is kept up by a multi stage charger. You have an inverter to power AC needs but you will need to remember to turn things like water heater, A/C & fridge off when using the inverter otherwise the battery bank gets drained real quick.
  • ckwizard777's avatar
    ckwizard777
    Explorer
    Jan 25, 2014
    First you need to find out what size converter it had in it. This info should be on the door/cabinet where the converter was.
    It could be 45 amp to 60 amps and you should replace with the same amp size converter.
    then go to best converter.com and get the Progressive dynamics converter in the size you need.
    Thats what I would do.
    Cheers

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