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  • Feb 13, 2009, 03:24 PM
    tomreva
    12V power
    Why does the 12V power from the battery shut off when the battery still has 13V? The only thing I can think of is that the contact in the converter is bad or heats up and opens. The 12V coming out of the converter is fine when 120V is applied.
  • Feb 13, 2009, 04:05 PM
    Stratmando

    Could shut off due to over current.
    Who is the Manufacturer and Model Number?
    Can you put a DC Amprobe or Current test to verify not overloading?
    There are "Load Shed" circuits that disconnects when voltage drops to a preset level to save the battery and low voltage going to equipment.
  • Feb 13, 2009, 04:14 PM
    tomreva
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Stratmando View Post
    Could shut off due to over current.
    Who is the Manufacturer and Model Number?
    Can you put a DC Amprobe or Current test to verify not overloading?
    There are "Load Shed" circuits that disconnects when voltage drops to a preset level to save the battery and low voltage going to equipment.

    I'd have to check the make and model. It's in a 1979 Komfort travel trailer and the converter looks to be about the same age. I don't know why it would be overloaded as I haven't added any additional electrical items and it doesn't appear the previous owner did either.
  • Feb 13, 2009, 04:53 PM
    Stratmando

    Try removing all fuses and install 1 by 1.

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