If not check the circuit breaker for that receptacle. You say the receptacles work, so first make sure the receptacle the converter is plugged into works too. (An inverter converts 12VDC to 120VAC, while a converter/charger converts 120VAC to 12VDC.) I don't think there's an inverter involved anywhere. If it's staying reasonably cool (cool enough to touch when unplugged after having a moderate load for awhile, say), it's probably okay.ĮDIT: The WF-8955 is a converter/power center, not an inverter. It may need to be replaced after the arcing next to it due to heat damage, even if such damage isn't immediately obvious externally. I would also suggest checking that the RV 30A plug isn't getting overly warm. It may be necessary to connect a normal battery charger to the house battery for awhile (assuming it's undamaged from being discharged) and getting it up to a low charge before the converter unit will do its job properly. Some smarter chargers don't like to charge a battery that's too run down. Have you checked that all the RV 120V circuit breakers and GFCIs are not tripped? Sometimes the converter/charger is on its own dedicated circuit. Before just spending money to replace it, I'd do some basic troubleshooting first: is 120V AC power getting to it? Are all the connections and fuses on it good? Is there 12V output on its output terminals? Is your inverter a charger/inverter, or do you have a separate converter/charger? Obviously whatever is supposed to be charging the batteries and working as a 12V converter isn't doing its job. Generally speaking, I wouldn't expect that to fry the inverter or converter, though it's not completely beyond the realm of what's possible. I use a snap lid plastic box somewhat weather tight around this connection between the Shore Power cable and the Extension Cord coming from the House/Garage connection.Ī sparking connection won't cause a surge in the RV, but a brownout and generally noisy AC. I also do not allow my RV30A-15A Adapter to lay on the wet ground. If you was using the smaller gauge cables that is most likely why they failed. I use two 50-foot contractor grade 10-gauge (10-3) Extension Cords. I have two cables run across the yard all the time for my two RV trailers and I feel the connections everytime I am around them. To be sure the connections between the house and trailer are good one should check them by hand after a few minutes of using them to see if the connections are starting to get warm to hot. Once the smaller gauge cords get hot they start arcing over at the terminals and eventually melts the connectors. The RED-ORANGE type cords from WALMART are probably 16 gauge size wire. You could get away with a 12-gauge size extension cord but no way any smaller gauge cords can be used especially if they are 50-foot long. They should be 10 gauge (10-3) HD extension cords. The only thing that crosses my mind is what gauge wire was the extension cord from the RV30A to 15A adapter to the house/garage 120VAC 15/20AMP receptacle. Is it possible that the power surge fried the converter? Or is there something else to check? I appreciate any assistance! I have checked the converter and all of the fuses are fine. I replaced the extension cord and adapter, however, now my 12v battery will not recharge and the 12v lights of course will not work because the battery is dead. The adapter was melted as was the extension cord, however, the RV plug was fine. I immediately unplugged the extension cord from the house and inspected the plugs and adapter. Everything was fine for several months, however, I walked out and found, during the rain, the cord and plug sparking. I had my 5th wheel plugged into a shore line (home) and used a plug adapter to connect my extension cord to the RV electrical plug. First of all, I'm new here and I appreciate any assistance.
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