convertor/charging questions

With 120V AC power to converter (via a circuit breaker or plugged into an outlet) the converter DC Output should be 13.2V DC Minimum.......otherwise converter is/has failed.


Truck Alt will supply a 'charge' to camper battery via the charge line/pin in a 6 pin or 7 pin connector provided the fuses/relay in truck fuse panel are in place and line connected and truck is running.

6 pin or 7 pin charge goes to camper battery NOT thru converter.

If you have a battery disconnect switch it has to be in proper position so that camper battery can be used/charged whether from truck or from converter.

Plugged into a 20A outlet is OK


Trailer wiring


Converter Replacement----ASK Randy

I never gave it time with the truck running to give a good charge, so I'm pretty sure that isn't a problem

Everything is good right up to the convertor one time I checked it had no power at the charge output lug the second time I checked it had power (both with the battery turned off )

Keep in mind the Charge line from the Truck's Alternator is pretty small gauge wire likely 12 gauge or if you are lucky 10 gauge. You will get a pretty slow charge rate from the Truck likely around 6-10 amps or so. The Converter Charger in the camper is likely a 35 to 45 amp charger and as previously mentioned you should see at the very least 13.2 volts at the batteries preferably more if not the Converter Charger is bad or has a blown fuse. Hopefully you do have 2 deep cycle batteries!?!?! If not look at upgrading the battery bank. Remember Randy at: http://www.bestconverter.com/ BoonDocker Converter Charger are great.

GARY