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What kind of power converter do I need for my RV?

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Sarah Scott

Published Mar 18, 2026

What kind of power converter do I need for my RV?

We have a 2009 Forest River Salem Travel Trailer that is parked year round at a resort wtih 30 amp service. The problem we are having is that our ceiling fans will run for maybe 5 minutes and then stop.

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What kind of AC do I need for my RV?

Most RV’s are equipped with AC’s from atwood, coleman, dometic or advent. We recently replaced our old ac with a Dometic Brisk II Rooftop Air Conditioner (check current price and reviews on amazon).

How is ac converted to DC in a camper?

The AC can be transmitted, but it can not be stored in a battery. That’s one reason why we need both. We hook up the DC batteries to the more easily transmitted AC power source, and the AC is converted into DC power. This conversion happens through the use of the aptly named converter.

What kind of electrical wiring does a camper use?

Understanding you campers electrical wiring can be very confusing. Use the RV electrical diagram we made below to get an understanding of what powers what and to learn how an RV electrical system works.

Why is my power converter not working in my RV?

RV distribution center troubleshooting can show whether the electrical problem is in the wiring or the outlet itself or instead in the circuit breakers, which service the electrical system that feeds into your appliance. Who knows, the problem might be at the source in the campground or storage facility.

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How does an AC converter work in an RV?

We hook up the DC batteries to the more easily transmitted AC power source, and the AC is converted into DC power. This conversion happens through the use of the aptly named converter. This is the same type of device that you will find on computers.

How does a 12 volt RV system work?

On the 12 volt side of the RV electrical system you can diagnose an electrical problem by using a meter and testing each fuse connection to ensure there is enough power going through each one. Older RV electrical systems had the distribution center and 12-volt converter together in one location.

How does a 12 volt DC converter work?

To keep them full, charged and ready to supply 12 Volt DC power within your RV, the “converter” will be used to convert those shore power 120 Volts of AC to 12 Volt DC. OK, what if you’re parked without shore power to your RV – no 120 Volts AC coming into the RV at all!?!

Can a RV convert DC to AC at the same time?

Most RV’s of today will have a single “box” that does both convert and invert – all at the same time! The biggest problem with “inverting” DC to AC is it takes a lot of reserve power out of your batteries quickly, in order to make the inversion.

Can a dirty battery impede a power converter?

Dirty batteries can seriously impede the charging circuit and can and will draw voltage directly off the battery. Good luck. We have a 2009 Forest River Salem Travel Trailer that is parked year round at a resort wtih 30 amp service.

We have a 2009 Forest River Salem Travel Trailer that is parked year round at a resort wtih 30 amp service. The problem we are having is that our ceiling fans will run for maybe 5 minutes and then stop.

RV distribution center troubleshooting can show whether the electrical problem is in the wiring or the outlet itself or instead in the circuit breakers, which service the electrical system that feeds into your appliance. Who knows, the problem might be at the source in the campground or storage facility.

Dirty batteries can seriously impede the charging circuit and can and will draw voltage directly off the battery. Good luck. We have a 2009 Forest River Salem Travel Trailer that is parked year round at a resort wtih 30 amp service.

How many amps does a roof AC converter draw?

The roof AC in your unit can draw up to 14 amps at peak and your converter is probably drawing 6-9 amps trying to keep the batteries charged! You need to calculate what items are running such as the refrigerator (4-10 amps), television (2-4 amps), and anything else like clocks, computers etc.