12 volt power converter

[robert m fukumoto]

I am a newbie working to get my 76 Palm Beach ready to take my first
trip. I just got my monitor panel to somewhat work and find that my
120v ac to 12 volt dc converter is putting out 18+ volts. I verified
this with a multimeter.

I can find little literature on this subject. The converter, from
looking at the manual doesn't appear to be the original. Books seem
to indicate that converters should only put out between 14 and 15 volts.

Are there usually ways to adjust the output voltage on the converters?
Am I risking damage to my battery with such high output. Will this hurt
my 12 volt appliances and radio? What should I look for in a replacement?
Can I install it myself or should I have someone like Camping World
install it? Any help would be appreciated.

Bob Fukumoto
76 Palm Beach

 

[bill rush]

I've done a bit of work on converters and you are right 18 volts is
too high, however I'm no expert on the effect other than overcharging
the battery and having to watch the water level. What brand converter
is it?

Bill Rush

> I am a newbie working to get my 76 Palm Beach ready to take my first
trip. I just got my monitor panel to somewhat work and find that my 120v
ac to 12 volt dc converter is putting out 18+ volts. I verified this
with a multimeter.
>
> I can find little literature on this subject. The converter, from
looking at the manual doesn't appear to be the original. Books seem to
indicate that converters should only put out between 14 and 15 volts.
>
> Are there usually ways to adjust the output voltage on the converters?
Am I risking damage to my battery with such high output. Will this hurt
my 12 volt appliances and radio? What should I look for in a replacement?
Can I install it myself or should I have someone like Camping World
install it? Any help would be appreciated.
>
> Bob Fukumoto
> 76 Palm Beach