Fuse box

[beetlebob]

Does anyone have a drawing of how the fuse box is wired or what are the two 30 amp fuses for/do. Both of mine were shorted out. Replaced them and didn't blow. Only problem I have/had is that the batteries were not getting charged

[A W Warn]

Don't think Parallax provides a drawing for the 5355 power center. However they do provide a website that answers your question.

http://www.parallaxpower.com/faqs

This is Parallax's answer to your question:

A: These fuses protect the converter from damage in the event of a reverse polarity scenario. In the event the battery or batteries are connected backwards, the two 30A ATC fuses will blow to protect the converter. Before replacing a converter suspected of being inoperative, always check these fuses first! These are standard automotive type 30 amp fuses.

[beetlebob]

Thanks. I guess the fuses got shorted when they were replacing my front damaged panels at the factory

[overlander63]

The two 30 amp fuses that are by themselves are there to prevent damage to the converter when the batteries are connected backwards.

[beetlebob]

Has anyone changed their convertor/charger out yet. I had a pinging noise from under the couch that has stopped and now the batteries are not charging. Thinking about putting in a 4 stage unit but still wondering about the pinging noise. Mother ship said that the noise was not a problem

[A W Warn]

If the two 30 amp fuses have burned out again there is a short in you electrical system..Get that problem resolved!

[beetlebob]

Fuses are good. Funny thing is the pinging noise from under the couch started pinging again after almost a full day of quiet and now the batteries are charging. Anyone know what the heck is going on?

[NoResults]

Upgraded my converter/charger today. Took me little over 2 hours. Dealer wanted $300.00 labor. It was not that hard. Good instrctions come with the replacement.

Dave