![]() If you do this every time you stop for the night, the charger should bring your batteries back up to full charge overnight, and then you can travel the following day. Simply connect the charger to your battery Bank, paying close attention to polarity, and plug it into an AC power outlet or extension cord. These Chargers can be purchased at any auto parts store, and typically produce about 10 amps of charge current. A standard 12-volt automotive battery charger can be used to charge your batteries when you have AC power available. However, while you wait for warranty service, you can still travel. I assume your RV is still under warranty, so I’m not going to suggest that you replace the converter yourself. ![]() If everything looks good, and the converter is simply not working, then it has probably failed internally. Also, make sure that the converter is getting AC power. Most converters have fuses right on the converter box, you might want to check and make sure that those fuses are not blown. First, do a visual of the converter and the battery system and see if you can spot any loose wires. If you can gain access to the converter, there are a couple things you can check. The converter is the device that will charge your batteries when you’re plugged into AC power. It sounds like the converter in your RV is not functioning. I also tried other Keystone warranty dealers, but all have the same issue, “check back with me in November.” I leave for my maiden voyage October 8 for a week of camping and plan to use my charger to keep the lights on. I have tried to get the RV into Camping World, where I purchased it, but they say they can’t accept my RV at this time. All the time the RV is hooked up to the 50-amp service. If I leave the lights on the batteries will discharge in 24 hours. I have charged the batteries with my 1.5 amp trickle charger and the battery will discharge in 3 days with no lights on the RV. I have checked both disconnects and they are both on. They will charge when the RV is connected to my truck. The problem after owning the RV for 2 months is my 2 marine batteries no longer charge from the RV 50-amp power cord. I have a new Montana fifth wheel and, yes, I am new to RVing. This is great if you do a lot of camping away from AC power. The advantages are that your batteries will be charged properly and fully, and in very short order, every time you have AC power available. It’s a simple job to retrofit one it simply replaces your existing converter. They are solid state, very efficient and are three-stage chargers. I have a lot of experience with the Progressive Dynamics RV Chargers ( Available here). However, if you do like to Boondock or dry camp, then it’s to your advantage to have a better battery charger. If you’re a person who generally does not Boondock a lot, and you pretty much have electric hookups everywhere you go, then it’s probably not something that you need. Your counsel is appreciated! Sincerely, Phil When I have talked to RV mechanics about updating the converter, they have challenged changing until there is a problem. I have checked the water levels in the coach batteries and have added minor amounts from time to time. New deep-cell coach batteries were installed when we got on the road last August 2017 along with a new sealed-in engine battery as well. There are no problems that I am aware of. We still have the original converter in our 1996 Itasca Sunrise. I’ve heard a number of comments made about changing out the dumb OEM converter for a smart one. Remember to send your RVing questions to. ![]() This month we’ll talk about converters, battery charging, blown fuses, and tank cleaning.
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