I completed a simple project today that may interest a few RV owners. I installed a new Intelli-Power 9260 in my HitchHiker fifth wheel. This is a 60 amp AC/DC converter.
Intelli-Power PD9260C 60A Electronic RV Converter/Charger
An AC/DC converter converts 115vac shore power to 12vdc to operate trailer 12 volt lighting and to provide 12v power to the control board for the refrigerator, and power furnace blower, water pump, etc. All converters perform this function fairly well and last almost forever. Converters also charge the trailer batteries.
The important feature the Intelli-Power converter provides that other converters don't is precise battery maintenance. My new converter came with a battery charge minder which uses one of four automatic modes to care for the battery with a light to tell the owner what mode it is in and a button for operator control. It won't overcharge and damage batteries when plugged in all the time.
My HH came with an Atwood 55 amp converter. It provided 12v as it should but it overcharged and destroyed batteries as many of them do. I keep the trailer stored in a large metal building and keep it plugged in all the time. A few months ago I discovered the batteries were gassing excessively and one was bad. The trailer was only two years old. I bought a pair of new Interstate 29 series batteries from SAM's Club. I checked them a week or so ago and found water level was already down on both new batteries.
I ordered a new Intelli-Power from Tweetys.com, an internet RV parts discounter. I knew when I ordered the HH I would probably have to replace the converter and should have done it sooner.
Tweetys.com - RV Parts & Accessories - 5th Wheel Hitches, RV Parts and Accessories
I installed it today. It is a simple plug and play installation. I removed the original, connected positive and neutral wires and a ground and plugged it in. Three mounting screws driven into a wood panel hold it in place. I had to add a quart of distilled water to each new battery to refill.
An Avion travel trailer I owned several years back also overcharged its batteries and I installed an Intelli-Power converter in it. They are an excellent product. Batteries last much longer with the Intelli-Power.
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