I've started digging into my recently-acquired '76 Birchhaven RB. Onan generator is currently non-functional. It has a 30 amp plug for shore power. When plugged in to shore power, the 120 volt outlets inside are live, but there is no 12VDC. I have no coach battery at present, but as I understand it, the converter should supply the 12 volt system even without a battery. Earlier I had connected a spare battery to the coach system and 12v lights and the furnace blower were operational.
The converter looks fairly ancient. The front cover is missing and the label inside reads Series 6300 Model 6332. Apparently made by Magnetek. I assume a new converter is indicated. A couple of questions: For the time being I'll be using a regular deep cycle battery, but in the future I'd like to upgrade to lithium batteries and add solar panels. So I'd like a converter that's "future-proof" in that regard. What's recommended? Second question: In the original Coachmen owner's manual it shows a manual switch on the breaker box to switch between shore power and the Onan. This coach has a box labeled "Automatic line/generator transfer switch". Since the Onan doesn't run, I can't test this switch. Is it likely to be a problem?
All comments appreciated, thanks!
The converter looks fairly ancient. The front cover is missing and the label inside reads Series 6300 Model 6332. Apparently made by Magnetek. I assume a new converter is indicated. A couple of questions: For the time being I'll be using a regular deep cycle battery, but in the future I'd like to upgrade to lithium batteries and add solar panels. So I'd like a converter that's "future-proof" in that regard. What's recommended? Second question: In the original Coachmen owner's manual it shows a manual switch on the breaker box to switch between shore power and the Onan. This coach has a box labeled "Automatic line/generator transfer switch". Since the Onan doesn't run, I can't test this switch. Is it likely to be a problem?
All comments appreciated, thanks!