Post by lauhoe on Aug 11, 2014 16:49:35 GMT -8
I just purchased a ,71 NuWa trailer that has had a complete resto in the last 18 months or so. It's my first experience with a trailer of any kind, so I'm doing my best to understand the whole electrical system and how it's to be used. I guess I'm still confused, though.
The trailer has a WFCO Ultra III 35 AMP "Power Center" model WF-8735 converter. The rig has a 4-pin connection to the vehicle, so my assumption is that the battery is not charged while the rig and tow vehicle are underway. Using just the battery, I am able to use the overhead and exterior lights and the water pump. Newbie me, I thought all I had to do was plug the rig into my stick and brick house power using the supplied pigtail, and I would be able to power up the fridge, mini-micro and tv. Nope. I am able to turn on the vent fan over the stove, a radio, and maybe a few other things, but not the major appliances.
So now I hope you good folks can help me understand what's taking place. a) Should I understand that the battery is being charged when plugged into my house power? b) Should the other appliances work, while plugged into house power? c) If not, what needs to take place before I can power up the fridge?
Honestly, reading about all this electrical stuff isn't a natural fit for how my brain works
But, I'm doing the best I can!
Thanks for your help. - Laura
The trailer has a WFCO Ultra III 35 AMP "Power Center" model WF-8735 converter. The rig has a 4-pin connection to the vehicle, so my assumption is that the battery is not charged while the rig and tow vehicle are underway. Using just the battery, I am able to use the overhead and exterior lights and the water pump. Newbie me, I thought all I had to do was plug the rig into my stick and brick house power using the supplied pigtail, and I would be able to power up the fridge, mini-micro and tv. Nope. I am able to turn on the vent fan over the stove, a radio, and maybe a few other things, but not the major appliances.
So now I hope you good folks can help me understand what's taking place. a) Should I understand that the battery is being charged when plugged into my house power? b) Should the other appliances work, while plugged into house power? c) If not, what needs to take place before I can power up the fridge?
Honestly, reading about all this electrical stuff isn't a natural fit for how my brain works
But, I'm doing the best I can!Thanks for your help. - Laura
