|
11-14-2017, 06:13 PM
|
#1
|
Senior Member
Name: Nik
Trailer: BigFoot
Colorado
Posts: 101
|
Expanding the Fuse Box. Where to get parts?
I'd like to add a circuit or two to the 'fuse box' on my 17' Bigfoot TT.
Buying the fuses is easy, but not so much the female fuse receptacles and the lugs holding the wires at the bottom of the board.
I don't even know the actual name for these items. The local electronics store doesn't stock them. Radio Shack is history around here.
Can someone please identify these items and maybe suggest a supplier? Looks like they might snap into place - hopefully no specialty tools needed.
|
|
|
11-14-2017, 06:47 PM
|
#2
|
Senior Member
Name: Jack L
Trailer: Sold the Bigfoot 17-Looking for a new one
Washington
Posts: 1,561
|
It looks like you have a MagTek converter which was standard equipment in most Bigfoot trailers. When it was new, it wasn't very good, overheated, and if that is what you have in your trailer, it would be best to replace it. Progressive Dynamics makes a 4600 series converter that fits into your old housing and is a wonderful upgrade. I took my old MagTek out several years ago, and was shocked to find the vinyl floor covering scorched under the converter. I felt lucky to discover the issue before I has a more serious issue. The 4600 series has plenty of extra fuse blocks.
https://www.progressivedyn.com/rv/po...r-4600-series/
Also check 12 volt fuse blocks on Amazon.
|
|
|
11-14-2017, 06:52 PM
|
#3
|
Senior Member
Name: Robert
Trailer: 2015 Escape 19 "Past Tents" 2018 F150 Lariat 2.7L EB SuperCrew
Arkansas
Posts: 1,298
|
I would second that. The MagTeks are notorious for overheating. Many folks who have replaced them have found a scorched area on the floor under the converter. I also like the recommendation to go with the Progressive Dynamics converter. Check out http://www.bestconverter.com and ask Randy.
__________________
"You can't buy happiness, but you can buy an RV. And that is pretty close."
|
|
|
11-14-2017, 07:23 PM
|
#4
|
Senior Member
Name: Nik
Trailer: BigFoot
Colorado
Posts: 101
|
The Converter is an Inteli Power 9100 Model PD9130.
https://www.progressivedyn.com/rv/po...er-converters/
So I'm good on that front. I don't want to buy a whole new board, though maybe I have to. I'd just like to know how to expand this one. I'm guessing someone replaced the converter but the board stayed original. Is that a MagTek product? Can anyone say who made that board and where to get parts for it?
|
|
|
11-14-2017, 07:33 PM
|
#5
|
Senior Member
Name: Robert
Trailer: 2015 Escape 19 "Past Tents" 2018 F150 Lariat 2.7L EB SuperCrew
Arkansas
Posts: 1,298
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Nik
The Converter is an Inteli Power 9100 Model PD9130.
https://www.progressivedyn.com/rv/po...er-converters/
So I'm good on that front. I don't want to buy a whole new board, though maybe I have to. I'd just like to know how to expand this one. I'm guessing someone replaced the converter but the board stayed original. Is that a MagTek product? Can anyone say who made that board and where to get parts for it?
|
I would say take a few photos of your setup and give Randy a call. He's seen every converter, power center and board out there, and can get you what you need. No, I dont work for him, just a satisfied customer.
__________________
"You can't buy happiness, but you can buy an RV. And that is pretty close."
|
|
|
11-14-2017, 08:01 PM
|
#6
|
Senior Member
Name: Nik
Trailer: BigFoot
Colorado
Posts: 101
|
Thanks. I wrote to Randy with pics included. Look forward to his reply.
|
|
|
11-24-2017, 09:05 PM
|
#7
|
Senior Member
Name: Eric
Trailer: 1987 Casita 16
Illinois
Posts: 503
|
Were you able to get the additional board? I think I have something that would work if you are interested. I took mine out and reworked it. The board in the old one I didn't use.
|
|
|
11-24-2017, 09:20 PM
|
#8
|
Senior Member
Trailer: 2004 13 ft Scamp Custom Deluxe
Posts: 8,520
|
|
|
|
11-24-2017, 09:37 PM
|
#9
|
Senior Member
Name: Nik
Trailer: BigFoot
Colorado
Posts: 101
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by EricAllyn
Were you able to get the additional board? I think I have something that would work if you are interested. I took mine out and reworked it. The board in the old one I didn't use.
|
Actually I ordered an expensive new board which lacks the lugs on the back, making the whole thing really not as good as the old one. Forces me to crowd the front lugs. Overcrowd, really.
I'm camping as we speak, didn't install the new one and am looking for a solution still. Think of returning this $50 unit which really isn't an improvement. All I really want is to add fuses and lugs to what I have, as seen in the original post.
|
|
|
11-25-2017, 06:23 AM
|
#10
|
Senior Member
Trailer: U-Haul VT16
Posts: 982
|
|
|
|
11-25-2017, 12:33 PM
|
#11
|
Senior Member
Trailer: 2002 19 ft Scamp 19 ft 5th Wheel
Posts: 3,640
|
floyd, I purchased a part like that through Walmart on line. It was drop shipped from the distributor.
|
|
|
11-26-2017, 06:12 PM
|
#12
|
Senior Member
Name: Kelly
Trailer: Trails West
Oregon
Posts: 3,047
|
I have seen a similar fuse board that has updated receptacles for the newer blade fuse styles. The same kind of front lugs with screws are on this board. The product description says it is a replacement for the Magnatek converters but I don't know if it will work with your converter. You will have to find that out for yourself.
https://rvpartsexpress.com/product/7...-036-7100-002/
|
|
|
12-03-2017, 07:23 AM
|
#13
|
Senior Member
Trailer: No Trailer Yet
Posts: 721
|
NIK
What KC found other then pictured upside down looks like a drop in replacement for you.
Give it a look see.
Joe
|
|
|
12-03-2017, 08:05 AM
|
#14
|
Senior Member
Name: Francois
Trailer: Bigfoot
British Columbia
Posts: 1,163
|
options galore...LOL
and they will all work....I'll add another....LOL
with so many replacing their power centers completely (as opposed to your situation with just a replacement converter)....you'd think there are some old PCs gathering dust in the back rooms of RV parts departments...might be worth a visit...
this is what my BF looked like when I got it.....looks like you got "shortchanged" in the board department...
|
|
|
12-03-2017, 10:54 AM
|
#15
|
Senior Member
Trailer: No Trailer Yet
Posts: 721
|
Franswa
The original one in my 1999 17' Casita was exactly like yours.
I upgraded to a PD4635 and took the still working parts to a rally hoping to give them away last fall.
While helping a friend fix her refrigerator I found that large ceramic resister behind the transformer in pieces and was able to repair her inverter and refrigerator. I told her she needed to take the fuse board too.
I try not to be a pack rat but don't like to trash good stuff.
Joe
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
Display Modes |
Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
» Upcoming Events |
No events scheduled in the next 465 days.
|
|