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09-02-2007, 12:44 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1976 31' Sovereign
Willits
, California
Join Date: May 2007
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Change-out Univolt for WFCO
I'm changing out my univolt with a 55 amp WFCO converter ( I like to sleep at nite ). The Univolt had a separate lead for the "power on light" on the 12 volt fuse panel. Since I hooked it in the ampmeter on the central control panel does not work so I imagine that it runs that also. How is the best way to hook up this 55 amp unit to a 4 amp breaker???
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09-02-2007, 12:51 PM
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Welcome to the forum. I'm not sure I understand what you're wanting to do. There is really no place for a 4 amp breaker to be put on your converter. The minimum is 20 amp per circuit on your coach. Hook the main + lead to the hot lead on the fuse panel, and the - lead to the spot marked on the panel, and it's done.
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09-02-2007, 01:04 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1976 31' Sovereign
Willits
, California
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My airstream is all original and the Univolt and fuse block are as well. The fuse block already has the 4 amp breaker and the wireing for the "power on light" there were 3 leads out of the univolt..one large positive, one negative and one small guage positive that hooked directly to the 4 amp fuse. The new converters do not have this extra lead, only pos. & neg. To me it seems to big a jump to hook the 4 amp breaker to the rest.. but what do I know.
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09-02-2007, 02:11 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 31' Excella 500
Venice
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Search the posts! You need to hook up a separate 12v supply for the old power on telltale. An old electronics wall wart will work fine. You can use AC or DC. If you use DC observethe polarity.
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09-02-2007, 02:30 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1976 31' Sovereign
Willits
, California
Join Date: May 2007
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Thanks, I finally found your stream from June 06, that helps a lot. Raises the other question??? Why is the ampmeter not working as before??
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09-02-2007, 03:15 PM
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Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
Corona
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bulldogger
Thanks, I finally found your stream from June 06, that helps a lot. Raises the other question??? Why is the ampmeter not working as before??
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The ammeter also has two wires that connected it to the old univolt, at the brass buss bar.
Your ammeter will not work with the new style converters, unless you use the fuse panel from the original univolt.
Andy
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09-02-2007, 03:35 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1976 31' Sovereign
Willits
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Thanks, but my problem is that I am still using the old fuse panel and now it does not work...any suggestions?
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09-02-2007, 10:56 PM
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Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
Corona
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bulldogger
Thanks, but my problem is that I am still using the old fuse panel and now it does not work...any suggestions?
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Check and see if you have any voltage on the brass buss bar.
Andy
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11-05-2007, 06:38 AM
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1972 31' Sovereign
Crossville
, Tennessee
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Hello Guys, I am in dire need of a Univolt V automatic batterycharger and power supply as the old '72 31' International is all gone. Help me find one please, you out there who are more knowledgeable than I am. Original one is input: 120 VAC 60 HZ 6.8 amps
Output: 12 VDC 45 amps.... 12 volt DC distribution panel w/ replacement fuse inside. Original Triad-UTEAD from Huntington, IN 46750 Litton Thanks so much for your kind help. Betty
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11-09-2007, 08:05 PM
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Rivet Master
1973 31' Sovereign
Portland
, Oregon
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There are two places I can think of that you might contact for help with this.
One is to contact Andy at Inland who also posted some answers here.
Another place to check with is:
BestConverter - Inteli-Power, WFCO, Parallax, Xantrex, Samlex, Electrical Supplies
I understand that the owner is a member of these forums.
Both places should be able to get you started with some advise as to what you on what you need on the phone.
Malcolm
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11-09-2007, 08:11 PM
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Rivet Master
1973 31' Sovereign
Portland
, Oregon
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Inland RV Center, In
The ammeter also has two wires that connected it to the old univolt, at the brass buss bar.
Your ammeter will not work with the new style converters, unless you use the fuse panel from the original univolt.
Andy
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Andy,
I am faced with having to replace the charger converter on my 1973 unit. The original is entirely gone. I do, however, still have the original fuse panel and other than being a bit dirty it looks to be in OK shape. Is there anything in particular that I should be looking for to make sure it is OK to reuse?
I saw the brass bus bar on the panel. It evidently is adjustable in that the one connection appears to be able to slide along the slot. I don't see any mention of it in the service manual. What would the adjustment do and how do I decide if it needs it?
What are you recommending as the right choice for replacing the charger/converter if I use the original fuse block?
Thanks,
Malcolm
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