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05-21-2022, 02:03 PM
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2012 5th Wheel Sprinter - converter location
I just purchased this RV last week, it did not come with an owner manual and I cannot locate it online.
However, the 12v Battery I just replaced 2 days ago and it is dead. The unit is connected to a 50amp electric service.
Can anyone share with me the location of the power converter or have you had a similar issue? If so, what was your finding?
Thanks in advance
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05-21-2022, 02:16 PM
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Many times the converter will be behind the circuit breaker/fuse panel. There are two fuses on it, that’s probably your problem.
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05-21-2022, 02:33 PM
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Thank you we will check on that.
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05-21-2022, 02:46 PM
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Let me ask another question has anyone remodeled the bunk house area of this trailer and opened it up by removing the wall and door and the bunk beds. I want to create an extended living area. Thanks
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05-21-2022, 08:58 PM
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Bunks are pretty easy to remove, just need to access the screws that hold them in place. Walls can be removed as well, but take a little more effort to access the screws that hold them in.
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05-22-2022, 05:56 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rthibeaux
I just purchased this RV last week, it did not come with an owner manual and I cannot locate it online.
However, the 12v Battery I just replaced 2 days ago and it is dead. The unit is connected to a 50amp electric service.
Can anyone share with me the location of the power converter or have you had a similar issue? If so, what was your finding?
Thanks in advance
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Check the 2 reverse polarity fuses located either by themselves on the distribution panel or on the converter itself. In 2012 Keystone used black and white battery cables instead of red & black. The white is the negative and black is positive. If you as much as touch them to the battery in reverse those 2 fuses will blow preventing the battery from powering the trailer or being charged.
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2012 Laredo 303 TG
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05-22-2022, 08:58 AM
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[QUOTE=bsmith0404;500470]Many times the converter will be behind the circuit breaker/fuse panel. There are two fuses on it, that’s probably your problem.[/QUOTE
How do you access behind the circuit fuse panel ot seems to be incased in
The bunk bed frane
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05-22-2022, 09:30 AM
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[QUOTE=rthibeaux;500554]
Quote:
Originally Posted by bsmith0404
Many times the converter will be behind the circuit breaker/fuse panel. There are two fuses on it, that’s probably your problem.[/QUOTE
How do you access behind the circuit fuse panel ot seems to be incased in
The bunk bed frane
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Post a pic of your setup please. Most have a cabinet/false drawer or something that that can be removed to get access. Sometimes you may just have to pull the panel.
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05-22-2022, 09:44 AM
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Here is a picture no access
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05-22-2022, 09:49 AM
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Take the hinged cover off, then take the screws that hold the frame off. after that just look for the 4 or 6 screws that hold the entire panel in.
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05-22-2022, 10:06 AM
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You can also probably remove the black screws on the side of the cabinet that retain that board trim piece and go in from the side.
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05-22-2022, 01:19 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wiredgeorge
You can also probably remove the black screws on the side of the cabinet that retain that board trim piece and go in from the side.
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You would think so but there is no access top or side. Strange setup.
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