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    Posted: 25 Mar 2018 at 9:24pm
Here is link to WFCO Troubleshooting guides, determine what type you have then follow the chart very easy.

http://wfcoelectronics.com/trouble-shooting-charts/
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I'll be gettin to it, fellow podders.  Thank you for the encouragement!
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Originally posted by XDigger15

Hi GlueGuy. Thanks for trying to help me.
1. How would I be sure I am "Just charging the Battery"?
2. How would I test on the panel, to be sure that the power is getting to        the Converter?
3.  How would I check the input and output of the Converter; and whether the power is getting back to the battery?

I guess I really just need to get help. ConfusedOuch
You know XDigger, without a multi-meter or the knowledge of how to use it we may just be spitting in the wind a little bit. Do find your master mechanic friend, and borrow his multi-meter, or run down to Home Depot (or your friendly neighborhood hardware store) and buy an inexpensive multi-meter. A basic one like this is less than $20, and will get you off the ground. Increase your budget to about $30, and you can get a little bit nicer one with auto-ranging.

Then go through the procedure step-by-step. It's all relatively simple with a few basic pointers, but would be difficult for us to explain to you over the net.

In the mean time, we are all rooting for you. Good luck.
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Will do!
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Let's do that, get the Master Mechanic involved and get back with us. Not sure Auto Zone will be much help. you just need someone with basic electrical experience to figure out the goes into and out of:)
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I have a local Auto Zone that might be able to help me.   I also have a friend who will be my daughter's Father-in-Law at some point.  He is a Master Mechanic, and I can ask him, too.  I'll be back in touch after I have someone help me get the basics.  Thanks.
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Hi GlueGuy. Thanks for trying to help me.
1. How would I be sure I am "Just charging the Battery"?
2. How would I test on the panel, to be sure that the power is getting to        the Converter?
3.  How would I check the input and output of the Converter; and whether the power is getting back to the battery?

I guess I really just need to get help. ConfusedOuch
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Pulling the fuse lit the fault light. We can discuss an EMS after we fixed your current problem. You need to get a Multimeter and also probably ask a friend for some assistance until you familiarize yourself with basic electrical issues. The battery charger should be charging battery which means the converter is not. We just need to figure out why. Campers require you get handy or have a handy friend to assist. No biggee. We'll get thru this.
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Originally posted by mcarter

Xdigger15,

As discussed, do you have basic electrical knowledge and a multimeter? If not you need to get some help. Verify you have a good AC source to trailer, verify your battery is less than 12volts, make sure your Converter CB is on and the 40A fuses are good. Is the converter fan running? If you don't have those things, chances are the converter is bad and needs to be replaced. It's not charging the battery. They go bad. They are not difficult to replace. At this point you need to determine what is not happening. We can discuss options after we figure out why the battery is not charging.

Thank you. I do not have a multimeter.
I guess I will try to get more help, but this really frustrates me.  I just bought the camper from a dealer in February.  CryCryCry
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HAHA, guys. Thank you so much, for the wonderful replies, and I'm sorry I was away for a little bit.  Company.
As I mentioned before, I am a Grandma, whose mind is a little clouded these days.  So, NO, I wouldn't say that I have a lot of electrical know how.  (I've worked in woodworking, and a little bit of small engine repair over the years, but electricity is something that I have always stayed clear of.) 
 
I did hook the battery up to a trickle charger, though, and it appeared to go from 0 dots on the panel, to 3 dots on the panel.
 
Also, when I pulled out the 15A fuse, that was in the 7.5A Furnace spot, the red light next to it came on...  Does that clarify anything?

Right now, nothing in the camper works... Plugged up to house or on Battery.  Nothing.

What is EMS?
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