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Converter/Charger Upgrade #2
Yahoo Message Number: 106293
I am in the process of installing an upgrade kit for my 2004 MB.  I purchased the kit thru Bestconverter.com.  The install was difficult and took about 4+ hours using the info on their web site.  I have one solar panel that added extra wires to the set up but there was little room to work in, and I wound up breaking two of the screws that mounted the electronic assembly to the housing due to poor alignment.  Now I have to add some extra screws at some time.  My question is:  the LD manual shows a 50 amp, 12 volt fuse in the connection to the converter/charger from the battery bank.  Where does it live? Is it behind the drawer under the refrigerator?  Jack in cool Reno Oh! on initial test, no smoke was seen...a good sign and there was 12.7 volts or so on the battery charge line but the batterys are not installed at this time.
Re: Converter/Charger Upgrade #2
Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 106298
There ia a 12 Volt 100 Amp manual reset circuit breaker located typically on the back wall of the battery compartment.  There is also a 12 Volt 50 Amp manual reset circuit breaker  located inside the coach very close to the enclosed battery "box".  The location varies with the floor plan.  On my 2001 RB, it is under the forward dinette cushsion and I had to remove the screws from the plywood cover over the battery box to get to it. One one rig I saw, it actually had two of these.  The "inside" breaker is a small gray plastic box about 1.5 inches by 1.5 inches by about 3/4 inches with a tiny black reset button.  If you lose ALL 12 Volt power, this is the one to look for.  On one new rig, a "run-away" ShurFlo 5.7 water pump caused this breaker to trip (50 Amps!!!!!!).

Terry Tanner
 
Re: Converter/Charger Upgrade #2
Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 106302
Thanks, Terry.  I saw the 100 Amp breaker on the back wall just fine.  I have no problem just wanted to know where just