What is a power converter in a camper?
Having an RV power converter installed in your RV allows your electrical system to convert 120-volt AC power to 12-volt DC power. This process enables you to charge your RV’s 12-volt battery bank, which often powers fans, vents, and lights in your RV.
Where is the Battery Control Center on a Fleetwood Bounder?
Click on any image for a larger view. The Battery Control Center (BCC) is located under the hood, on the driver’s side. Access is partially blocked. Lift the two levers, and gently pull the cover towards you. This is what you’ll see.
How to disconnect shore power on Fleetwood Bounder?
Lift the two levers, and gently pull the cover towards you. This is what you’ll see. Make sure you disconnect shore power, the chassis battery, and house batteries. You don’t want to go digging into this box with power still going into it. Same view, slightly different angle.
Where is the solenoid located on a Fleetwood Bounder?
The solenoid has 5/16″ studs on the top and bottom which insert through the buss bars. The mounting plate on the back of the solenoid rests firmly up against the back of the box. Even without the two mounting bolts, the solenoid is firmly in place, and can’t move.
Where do the studs go on a Fleetwood Bounder?
While the electrical contacts are perfect, the mounting plate on the back does not line up with the holes in the back of the box used by the original. The solenoid has 5/16″ studs on the top and bottom which insert through the buss bars.
Why is the battery not working on my Fleetwood Bounder?
The converter was working, but the chassis battery wasn’t being charged. I opened the Battery Control Center (BCC) and found that a large solenoid is used to connect the two battery systems together to charge both sets or use the house batteries to assist in starting when the chassis battery is dead.
Lift the two levers, and gently pull the cover towards you. This is what you’ll see. Make sure you disconnect shore power, the chassis battery, and house batteries. You don’t want to go digging into this box with power still going into it. Same view, slightly different angle.
The solenoid has 5/16″ studs on the top and bottom which insert through the buss bars. The mounting plate on the back of the solenoid rests firmly up against the back of the box. Even without the two mounting bolts, the solenoid is firmly in place, and can’t move.
Where can I buy parts for my Fleetwood RV?
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