![]() It has been recommended to have the inverter (of this size) fused at 200 amps right at the battery. A secured extension cord from the trailer to the inverter. The inverter would be sitting in the back of the tow vehicle (well ventilated for cooling). I don't want to run DC from the tow vehicle via the 7-pin connector, but I do want to run that 2,000watt inverter. We know it's a no-no to run a fridge on propane while driving "holy smoke". 2,000 watts is the max available or potential and I have no intention of using anything near 2,000watts. The only thing that really needs powering while driving is mostly the fridge and yes, 2,000 watts is way over kill. I plan to use a 2,000 watt AC inverter to power my trailer while on the road. I have camped and traveled most of my life and over preparing for situations is common for me. Retired, my wife and I plan a long haul trip with a 15FT travel trailer. I hope that this information has been helpful to you.ĭo you have any suggestions or comments on this topic? You can add them to this page by clicking on the "Click Here To Post Comments" link located near the bottom of this page.Ĭomments for Did I Just Fry My RV's Power Converter? Over 1,500,000 successful roadside rescues-Good Sam RV Emergency Road Serviceįollowing the steps listed above will greatly reduce the chances of your RV's electrical system from being damaged again. For more information on Surge Protectors read the answer I gave to: Are RV Surge Protectors Safe? These surge protectors are available for both 30 and 50 Amp electrical systems. The Surge Protector will help prevent electrical problems with electrical systems you are plugging into from damaging the electrical system on your RV. You simply plug your RV's power cord into the Surge Protector and then the surge protectors plug gets plugged into the power source. ![]() You should also purchase a Surge Protector for your Travel Trailer. Once your travel trailer is plugged in you can turn the circuit breakers back on.Ģ. Make sure that the circuit breakers on the power source that you are plugging your RV into are off before you actually plug in. Listed below are a couple of steps you can take in the future to prevent this from happening again.ġ. It could have been caused by voltage being too high, too low, damaged wiring, etc. There is a pretty good chance that the problem that you are experiencing was caused by the 110 volt power source that you were plugging your Travel Trailer into. Preventing This From Happening In The Future Your best bet is to have a Certified RV Technician check out your electrical system and replace your Power Converter if needed. There are no user repairable parts on an RV's Power Converter so do not attempt to open it up and see if you can fix it. If they are not charging than it is a pretty good indication that you may have indeed fried your RV's Power Converter and possibly other parts of your RV's electrical system. If you find one tripped reset it and plug your RV back into electric again and check to see if your house batteries are being charged by the Converter. Once you find the circuit breakers check to see if one of them are tripped. It could be in an inside cabinet of the trailer or in an outside storage compartment. Unfortunately I cannot tell you the exact location of your year and model trailer's electrical compartment. You need to look for the electrical compartment for your trailer and check for a tripped circuit breaker. You mentioned that you had checked all of the fuses in your travel trailer the fact that you heard a snapping sound when this happened may indicate that you actually popped the circuit breaker for the 110 volt circuit that your Power Converter is plugged into. The fact that you smelled an electric burning smell may indeed confirm that you have damaged your RV's Power Converter. Is this a small or large problem/fixĪNSWER: Hi Craig let's see if I can help you determine if this is a small problem or a large problem. Fuses are all OK and the batteries come up when plugged into the truck. When I went inside I smelled an electronic burn, nothing was on fire but the following day I noticed the coach batteries were not charging. I was plugging in my 1986 Prowler (26") and heard a snap. ![]()
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