Troubleshooting RV Power Issues: Converter Diagnosis And Replacement

Certified Mobile RV Technician, Darren Koepp, was called out to this customers RV to find out why the electrical components and appliances were not working. After a brief investigation, it was found that 120V AC power was working but 12V DC was not. This led to a problem with the converter. Follow along with Darren as he locates and gains access to the converter to do some testing, and then the eventual replacement of the converter.

00:00 Introduction
00:20 Define the issue
01:28 Discussion on AC and DC power
07:29 Tips on Locating the Converter
11:57 Diagnose the converter fault
18:13 Make the repair
24:26 Test the repair
26:40 Button up the repair area
27:08 Another Happy Camper!

[zzzzzzzzz-]

Just thought I'd let you know that 4 years on, and this video is still helping people. Thanks!

[bobrien]

You nailed it. I tried looking at my RV website and tried to describe the problem. I got nowhere. Your video with the blinking clock on the microwave was my exact situation. I found my converter and yes! I had two blown 35 fuses. Everything works again. Thanks.

[thangdang]

Great video!! I had a problem finding the converter until this video!!

[jeremyb]

I'm an RV technician in training and I can't say enough how much I appreciate you taking the time to explain all of this and make these videos.

[fowlerfamily]

Have what we think is a converter problem, found your site, showing my husband this video when you moved the ground lug, his comment about you. “This guy has big electrical nuts”. Please interpret that as much respect for your skills! Thank you for all these videos! Wish you were closer!

[d.m.soucie]

the problem alot in YouTube 😢.. is the explaining lack of or people really don't know fully of what there trying to present.. you are most definitely the best at all levels in each video u present.. i appreciate all cuz greatly has helped me .

[steventx]

My parents bought a RV and the only way their 12 v works is keeping the battery on a charger but all of the 110 works fine with shore power. So with this video I know now know how to chk their converter. Thank you so much for your indepth training.

[juliejennings]

Thank you, you just saved our lives, it's 107° here in AZ and we only thought there was 1 breaker box outside, unplugged everything and found the breaker box inside and it worked woooohoooo thank you!

[robertosgood]

I never knew there are fuses on the converter. I always learn so much watching your videos.

[craigbenfield]

Excellent learning experience. This will help me tremendously trouble shooting my electric problem on my slide in truck camper

[Eastwindarts]

Excellent. Thank you for using laymen terms so we can follow along.

[joshclark]

You are a really good teacher and explainer of systems and diagnostics... Kudo's

[howardwilkins]

You explain the workings of an rv better than anybody I have seen. For somebody that has never done the things you have done it may be absorbed better if you explained them a little slower. Please do not stop doing your videos because they are more valuable than you know!!!

[Dusty-Builds]

Awesome video. Because of the whole Covid thing, I've lost my company and my place to live. I was able to find a 1991 Econoline 350 RV for $450, but it's in really bad shape. Mostly water damage. I'm trying to make it livable and I've started by just gutting the whole thing. As I rebuild the cabinets and fixtures, I'll need to do a lot of rewiring. I'm glad I found your channel.

[ronaldborgacz]

Thank you. Have a path to check out issues I'm experiencing

[albion]

THAT WAS AN EXCELLENT VIDEO AND EXPLANATION. THANK YOU NOW I HAVE TO CHECK MY DAUGHTER CONVERTER sorry for the caps.

[stevelange]

Nearly my exact symptoms except batteries were not dead as I have a couple solar panels sending juice to recharge the batteries. But I did notice no working 12V circuitry when plugged to shore power and battery disconnect set to "off". Comprehensible description of the science and & application and some of the perplexing issues such as "Where you might locate the converter". Thanks for going to the trouble of filming-editing-posting videos and sharing your knowledge with us. It sure helps and settles the anxiety in dealing with situations.

[MedicJ.D]

I hope you teach new RV tech's.. You know how better than most. Best wishes and thanks for the tips.

[brendawozencraft]

Love your videos, I'm a NRVIA Level 2 RV Inspector and I have learned so much from you

[williamwarren]

Very good explaining each step, easy to follow !! One of the best I've seen - I've been in the electrical industry for 52 yrs.... a joy to watch