Fleetwood jamboree charging system problems

[Multi34]

First camping trip of the year in central New York. Plugged in to 110 power. Charging system keeps ramping up and down. Stops. Starts. 12v lights keep brightening and dimming as the charger goes on and off. Coach batteries were new in spring of 2014. When on getting 13 v at the battery. Anyone have an idea what we need to check next?

[Bordercollie]

Before you order the same brand replacement unit find out if you can easily install a Progressive Dynamics non-integrated converter charger instead. Many of us have upgraded from old type converter chargers to PD9545 (45 amp)or higher amp rated units that have fast and maintenance charge rates and that won't damage your batteries by over-charging. Have your batteries checked for damage from the old WFCO converter/charger. Batteries that become discharged and left discharged or overcharged can be damaged.

[enblethen]

Keep us posted!
Suggest he call Randy at Best. He is a great support person.

[Multi34]

Once again thanks for all the help. We are having batteries tested Monday and then hubby is ordering a replacement panel at 55 amps. You have all been a life-saver. Cannot wait to use your talents when we have a serious RV emergency. Great knowing you are all there. Multi34

[mahaney]

I would check the batteries first, then the converter. It sounds to me that your converter is going. I am actually waiting for the mailman with my replacement from best converters. It looks like a pretty simple swaptronics type installation. Good luck.

BTW
AD TSgt, USAF

[IAMICHABOD]

Those WFCO converters seem to have problems,as did mine in my 2006 Fleetwood Tioga. It did the same thing and I replaced it with a Progressive Industries converted/charger.

As mentioned call Best Converter Randy is very helpful and will steer you to the best replacement.

[enblethen]

The converter is located in the lower portion of the distribution center. Here is replacement section from Best converter.
I would have the battery tested first. If it is not shorted the converter section is failing.
Best converter
Best converter recommends the 55 amp over the 45.
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[ksg5000]

I have read a number of posts that indicate that model converter is known to have a short life --- combine that with your symptoms and I thinks it's likely that your converter is failing. Before replacing I would have your batteries tested (it's free). Hope this helps.

[Multi34]

World friendship co ltd
Power conver with panel 70vf
Model -Wf-8945an w/ plastic



Thanks enblethen et al!
BTW- husband retired chief master sergeant (NYANG)

[enblethen]

OP:
Post the make and model of the power distribution panel.

[Multi34]

Not snarky! Just The teacher wife typing what the husband says. LOL! You guys are too funny. We appreciate your ideas and help. Keep smiling. We are. Will check your suggestions this AM. THANKS,

[tenbear]

How long is the cycle time from low voltage to high voltage back to low voltage, and what are the voltage extremes at the battery and the converter? Is it a sudden change or a slow change?

Could be a battery problem or a converter problem, or maybe something else???

[mahaney]

Multi34 wrote:
The converter charger of our 2008 RV is an integral model and a part of the electrical distribution box.

Not really. If you take the cover off, you might find that one side is the AC distribution and the other is DC/converter. Why ask for help then come back kind of snarky when someone ask you for more information? That is why you are here right???
The converters are known to go bad. If you are only getting 13VDC to your batteries, how many amps are you getting? It might not be enough to keep your batteries charged. Also, the flickering and you noticing the charger coming on and off could indicate your charger is going out as in surging to try to charge, then shutting off for some reason.

J

[Multi34]

The converter charger of our 2008 RV is an integral model and a part of the electrical distribution box.

[enblethen]

Welcome to rv.net!
It could be a shorted battery.

Next possibility is the converter is failing. Locate the converter and post make and model.
How old is thr ig? many older ones have poor converters.