camping trip from hell

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camping trip from hell

     Had a camping trip from hell. First off the locking handle for the frig feel off not a big deal.Then the converter quit no 12volt out put also blew fuse to battery. No water from tank. No light except 110 fluorescent .Went to dump holding tanks, the gray water tank valve handle broke off . We stopped at rest area went to get a drink from the frig, that’s when the frig door fell off. Taped the door shut. Just ordered parts from Amazon.com $130. I did get 14.7MPG pulling trailer with new Chevy Traverse 65 to 70 mph. I hope this trailer is not going to be my money pit

 

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Sorry about your trip

Im sorry about your trip,it only has to get better from now on I hope.Dont let it discourage you,they are things that can be fixed .Easily I hope,just get it up to par and go out in in and enjoy yourselves hopefully. Its a beautiful camper you have

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converter

I got mine from Amazon.com for $121 It is more powerful and has 3 way battery charging   

WFCO WF-8735-PB Black 30 Amp Power Center

I'm a retired Electrician no problem for me to install it.

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What is 3 way charging ? I

What is 3 way charging ? I hope that if I buy it I can have the local RV center install it. If not, a electrician I can find.

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3 stage

Most likely was referring to 3 stage charging.

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Stay with it friend. Things

Stay with it friend. Things happen to ALL trailer owners. Our converter is out too, and at $250.00 its a hard pill to swallow. I am going to order it soon from Scamp. Hope to find a electrician that can accept such a job. If not, we have a local RV center that will do it.Just stay with it friend, things happen to ALL trailer owners.

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converter installation

   Well got my new converter installed. It took me about 3 hours . I had to make the hole larger by a 1/4'” top to bottom. Also had to buy a 30 amp breaker, $4 from ace hardware. It was a little difficult because I’m old with arthritis and have bad knees. I even have a spare 12 volt output for something else in the future. If it holds up I’ll be happy. Now I wonder what will happen on our next camping trip.

2002. 16ft Deluxe layout A
2015 Chevy Traverse LT 3.6L