power convertor

[ifly4cal]

Hi all, I bought a 1975 Sovereign this summer which is in wonderful condition. I am totally new to Airstream and trailers. My power converter I believe is original and I have a new 12v rv battery. The power converter makes a load buzzing sound when I have it turned on to charge the battery, it never gives the battery a complete 100 %charge (even if I leave it on all day)according to my control panel. Is the noise normal or should I think about replacing it? I do not know the brand name as the trailer is now in storage and do not have access to it until April. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Tim (ifly4cal)

[balrgn]

If it is the original, it is normal, however you should condsider replacing, Vintage Trailer Supply has a good deal Progressive Dynamics 45 Amp Inteli-Power Converter $149.95

[balrgn]

Originally Posted by ifly4cal

Hi all, I bought a 1975 Sovereign this summer which is in wonderful condition. I am totally new to Airstream and trailers. My power converter I believe is original and I have a new 12v rv battery. The power converter makes a load buzzing sound when I have it turned on to charge the battery, it never gives the battery a complete 100 %charge (even if I leave it on all day)according to my control panel. Is the noise normal or should I think about replacing it? I do not know the brand name as the trailer is now in storage and do not have access to it until April. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Tim (ifly4cal)

Oh yeah, one thisn I have noticed, the panel never reall show the battery as full, the best I get is 1/3. I have checked and 1/3 is full charge. You may want to get a battery meter. I've seen them that plug into the wall outlet....
Here is a pretty cool link too
http://www.ccis.com/home/mnemeth/12volt/12volt.htm

[dustyrhodes]

Just switched out my converter for an Intelli-power converrter with charge wizard. OHHHHHHHHHHHHH is that the sound of a pin dropping that I hear? Couldn't believe how heavy the orginal was compared to my new unit.

When I initially started the ongoing deconstruction there was a massive box that was insulated around the converter - I assume to help contain any fire that should break out. The Intellipower unit has a fan and is not much different than my computer power supply - which incidentally does not need a fire blanket around it.

This leads to my question which is:
1. Does this unit need to be contained like the other as I can't see a reason to do that?
2. Under the old unit there is a hole in the floor with a corresponding hole in the belly skin. Can I now close this in as again I assume that the hole was for cooling the massive mundo-jovial converter that originally came with the Overlander without any fan?

Change your converter would be my suggestion!

Jennifer

[ifly4cal]

thanks for your help,

Tim