Re: [tabtrailers] Re: Elec problems

7:05 AM |

Lloyd, the newer WFCO converter is supposed to have the reverse polarity protection built in. In this case, everything worked OK (except for the battery) after correcting the battery hookup, but my thinking is that the battery was likely ruined when hooking up to the tow vehicle and completely discharging the trailer battery with the reverse charge from the tow vehicle. I think replacing the battery will (has) solve(d) the problem. Like you, I love troubleshooting, so would have helped out if possible.

Jerry J

----- Original Message -----

From: Lloyd

To: tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Monday, May 09, 2011 9:24 AM

Subject: [tabtrailers] Re: Elec problems

Yes, there is a fuse or fuses that protect the converter. I did that once myself on our big camper. Couldn't get the slide to work or the lights to brighten. i had blown both 40amp fuses.
Thanks for the update.
Lloyd

--- In tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com, Beth Cannestra <myjossi@...> wrote:
>
> yes, Lloyd, how nice of you to follow up. What I heard was they had the battery
> cables reversed and have since corrected that. There was some discussion
> though, that they thought they may have damaged their converter but I believe I
> heard there is a protection device built into the convertor to prevent that.
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Lloyd <lwday2@...>
> To: tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Mon, May 9, 2011 7:38:04 AM
> Subject: [tabtrailers] Elec problems
>
>
> Did we ever hear back from the couple who had the "no power"
> problems last week as to the answer??
> It was frustrating hearing from them and not being able to help.
> good thing I wasn't closer I would have jumped in the truck and gone to help.
>
> Lloyd
>