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Converter-Charger
I asked this in the Winterizing thread but didn’t yet get a response so will start a new topic as I need to know in the next couple days.  Is there any issue removing the mounting screws for the converter unit and sliding it out six inches or so to facilitate access to the outlet side of the water pump?  My big hands could use the extra space!

Electrically, the converter only runs when there is a power source such as being plugged in or running the generator, correct? Does the solar controller have any bearing on the converter or should the solar fuse be pulled?

Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264

Re: Converter-Charger
Reply #1
You are good to pull it out.
Don & Dorothy
Sold our LD in June of 2023

Our boring always non-PC travel blog
Traveling Dorothy

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Reply #2
I removed ours in our older Mid Bath. It actually pulled out and set on the floor it gave me plenty of room to access the pump. Seems like I had to remove a couple wire loom clamps.

Jon
1994 MB

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Reply #3
Thanks! Do I need to pull the fuse for the solar?
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264

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Reply #4
You do not have to pull any fuses, but bear in mind that the entire 12V loom also passes through the converter, and will be active, unless you disconnect the batteries and pull the solar fuse. if you disconnect 12V, the fridge will stop, even in gas mode.

Steve
2004 FL
2013 Honda Fit

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Reply #5
You do not have to pull any fuses, but bear in mind that the entire 12V loom also passes through the converter, and will be active, unless you disconnect the batteries and pull the solar fuse. if you disconnect 12V, the fridge will stop, even in gas mode.

Thanks, Steve. I don’t have the refrigerator running right now so that’s not a concern. I do have the battery disconnect switch and actually tested it yesterday so I know that it works so perhaps I’ll do that and pull the fuse for the solar just to be double safe.  I would hate to blow up my new-to-me RV!
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264


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Reply #7
LDs tend to burn to the ground instead of blowing up, a subtle but important difference.

Good point, either way . . .
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264