Boiled Battery

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   I have a boiled battery.  R pod was connected to house 110v outlet, and never boiled the battery before. After disconnecting the battery, I measured the voltage from converter at 15.4 volts.  The bulk charge voltage should be 14.4v according to WFCO manual.  Is this an indication of a bad three stage converter or is there something else going on here ??

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James07 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 19 Feb 2020 Location: Sacramento Online Status: Offline Posts: 19	Post Options Post Reply Quote James07 Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Boiled Battery Posted: 13 Feb 2024 at 5:45pm
	I have a boiled battery. R pod was connected to house 110v outlet, and never boiled the battery before. After disconnecting the battery, I measured the voltage from converter at 15.4 volts. The bulk charge voltage should be 14.4v according to WFCO manual. Is this an indication of a bad three stage converter or is there something else going on here ??

jato Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3224	Post Options Post Reply Quote jato Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Feb 2024 at 8:05pm
	This scenario would indicate a faulty converter. As you correctly state, the bulk charge should be 14.4 volts. How old is your converter? If it is less than a year old, warranty should kick in, otherwise you will be in the market to replace.
	God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free."

gpokluda Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11 Nov 2018 Location: NM Online Status: Offline Posts: 275	Post Options Post Reply Quote gpokluda Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 16 Feb 2024 at 8:52pm
	Not sure what year your camper is but those voltages sound like what you would expect for a charger on the lithium setting. If your converter has settings for different battery types, make sure it is set to Pb/Lead
	Gpokluda 2017 Rpod 179(sold 2023) 2022 Escape 5.0TA 2022 Ford F150 4X4 3.5EB Triumph T120

James07 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 19 Feb 2020 Location: Sacramento Online Status: Offline Posts: 19	Post Options Post Reply Quote James07 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 17 Feb 2024 at 12:45am
	It is a 2015 R178. No settings for different types of batteries. Thanks for feed back. Decided to just change out the converter.

James07 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 19 Feb 2020 Location: Sacramento Online Status: Offline Posts: 19	Post Options Post Reply Quote James07 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 01 Mar 2024 at 3:49pm
	OK, a new converter solved a number of issues I've been experiencing. 1. No more overcharging the battery. Running at 13.6 volts. 2. No more spark at extension cord plug when plugging into 110 outlet. 3. No more tripping the breaker on running portable generator when an appliance is turned on.