Power converter
Submitted: Tuesday, Jul 29, 2014 at 18:50
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I have a jayco with a cs 3500 poer converter what should I replace it with it doesn't seem to charge the battery
Reply By: Ross M - Tuesday, Jul 29, 2014 at 19:15
Tuesday, Jul 29, 2014 at 19:15
Have you checked with a multimeter, the battery voltage and that there is no rise in voltage when the charger is connected and ON.
Perhaps there is a fault and the charger is actually able to charge but some other problem exists.
Merely replacing the charger may not solve the problem unless you first know it is the charger at fault.
Fuses, wiring, battery not functional or power to charger not switches on?
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Follow Up By: 444 - Tuesday, Jul 29, 2014 at 19:48
Tuesday, Jul 29, 2014 at 19:48
The charger is part of the converter which is suppost to charge the battery when the van is plugged into 240 v
That's all I know about it
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Follow Up By: Ross M - Tuesday, Jul 29, 2014 at 20:22
Tuesday, Jul 29, 2014 at 20:22
If the battery has some charge and will run interior lights ie globe type, you may be able to switch one on and then make sure the power to the van is ok and if the internal fuses/circuit breakers are OK ie, in ON position.
That
check may restore power to the unit and it will brighten the lights when operating.
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Reply By: oldtrack123 - Tuesday, Jul 29, 2014 at 20:56
Tuesday, Jul 29, 2014 at 20:56
HI
Best post brand & model number of the"'Converter"" for more relevent advise
Some are not designed to correctly charge batterries, more just a power supply with battery back up for loads that exceed the "'converter" capacity
PeterQ
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Follow Up By: Nomadic Navara - Wednesday, Jul 30, 2014 at 18:08
Wednesday, Jul 30, 2014 at 18:08
The Centurions and Setecs come up regularly
Look here and you will see a few of these threads.
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Reply By: Andrew D7 - Wednesday, Jul 30, 2014 at 18:22
Wednesday, Jul 30, 2014 at 18:22
Centurion is best replaced with a Projecta IntelliCharge 25A. Has digital readout remote so you can see battery state. Also has power supply mode so you don't overcharge your battery when on power.
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