Converter Running Continuously

[Parrothead_Mike]

Got back from a trip and noticed two things. 1 - My battery was not charging up during my trip home. 2 - I've got the camper plugged in to my shore station and the converter has been running pretty much continuously. I didn't notice the converter issue for a few days, but now that I'm watching it, it has been running.

While dry camping I recharged by battery with my little Honda 2000. The battery was down to one notch and ran the generator for nearly 2 hours. The batter was charged to full, but shortly thereafter I noticed it was down to 2/3 and it stayed there until the morning we left when I pulled the slides in, etc. when it went down to 1/3. Drove home (about 4 hr drive) and saw the monitor still at 1/3.

Checked the 2 40 amp fuses on the converter and they look good. The circuit panel fuses and breakers were all good too. I'm not much at electronics, but I'm puzzled as to where to look next. Things were working good prior to this situation.

[Kayteg1]

For me it sounds like the battery is going bad.
You need load tester to check it as voltage alone can only give you initial info.
The converter in my Lance doesn't take much to have fan running.
Even in only 80F weather, I turn on 3 outside lights, the converter gets hot and starts the fan.
So in your situation I think battery takes constant power, what keeps converter hot.
At least that is what my crystal ball is telling.

[MEXICOWANDERER]

"Running" means converter pilot lights "on" the fan is running, a voltage gauge indicates 120 vac ?

[time2roll]

Check battery voltage with your multimeter right on the battery terminals.
Check battery for proper water level, excess heat, or excess bubbling.

Post the converter model number but for many converters your description is fairly typical.

Next you need to verify the vehicle is charging the battery in transit.