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    Posted: 13 May 2017 at 8:31am
can someone tell me how to check and see if converter has gone bad. Battery was charged and during the night all 12 volt went dead. I am plugged into shore power and 110 things are working. Think it is converter but don't know how to check to see.  Thanks!!

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Posts: 6429 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 May 2017 at 8:42am
In your electrical breaker/fuse panel are two 40A fuses. Check those. It is possible that one or both of those might be blown. If the battery was connected backward, even for a moment, those will blow to protect the converter. If those are blown, it could explain the converter not charging the battery. While you are at it, check all the fuses on the 12V side. If your panel is like mine, a blown fuse will be indicated by a red LED light next to the fuse. I don't know if that works if the converter fuses are blown though. Our R-Pod is not here for me to check.
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Posts: 317 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 May 2017 at 8:48am
First check the 2-40 amp fuses in the circuit breaker/fuse panel, even a momentary reverse current will blow both instantly. Next check that no circuit breakers are open. The best way to check cb's is to put them all the way off then back on.

That's all I have if you don't have multimeter.

Good Luck

PS: I'm assuming the battery is connected.
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Posts: 6128 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 May 2017 at 10:03am
A) how do you know the battery was fully charged?
B) what all was running on 12v?
C) if the converter is getting 120v, and not producing 12v, it may be bad. But it may be a tripped breaker, blown fuse or loose wire.
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Posts: 94 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 May 2017 at 9:19pm
Thanks for all your help. Turns out the battery was the problem and wound up having to purchase a new one. All is working now.

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Posts: 6429 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 May 2017 at 9:08am
Glad you got it figured out. Happy camping!

p.s. Check your location. It says you are from Georgi Confused I know you mean Georgia.
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Thanks to the forum, turns out the 40 amp fuse was blown. Went to an Auto Zone nearby and bought a package for under four bucks. Problem solved!
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Posts: 6429 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 May 2017 at 9:47pm
Glad it was an inexpensive fix for you.
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Would like to know what fuse is for the Jensen audio system? Unit not working at all. No lights, etc. reset didn't help.
Also, I can't find the control / crank to raise the tv antenna!

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