As part of fixing the leak, do an extensive search in the area for hidden
water damage. Water leaks can cause significant damage, because they're
often hidden. The damage occurs before you're aware there's a leak. Among
other things, get under the camper and poke around at the floor with a
screwdriver, looking for soft spots.

Yes.

Especially if it is the original converter, a new, sophisticated converter
would be a MAJOR improvement for your 2001 camper.

The converter on my entry level travel trailer, bought new in May, 2000, died
a couple of years ago.  It began to STINK of burning insulation, so I didn't
take any chances - I replaced it.  My new, "smart" converter is really GREAT
for my battery as I like to "dry camp" with no electric hookup.

Good luck!
                :)
JR

Many converters actually DO have something to do with 110 volt AC power.
Often the AC goes to the converter which has two or more circuit breakers in
the converter itself, as well as the 12 VDC section, with 4 or more fuses.

SO, you should test not only the 12 V DC power and what it goes to (usually
just the lights) but also the 110 VAC outlets.  If everything works OK, you
are probably OK to keep using it.

Most small pop-up converters are crap, and are made by Centurion (and other
names - I think World Friendship Co, or WFCO -  but by the same company)
Replacements are available on ebay for about $30 (and retail for over
$100!).  If you have to replace the converter, you should probably spend the
extra $$ and get a decent converter.   They start at about $200.  See, for
example:
http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/rv-converters-electrical-batteries-1.htm

The problems with replacing a converter with a better one is mainly size -
will the new one fit in the old opening (probably not) or will you have to
cut a new opening.  And, is the new converter deeper than the old one, and
if so will it run into something so it won't fit.  Also, unless you are
pretty good with wiring, you will have to get someone else, such as the
dealer, to install it.

I'm afraid if you go to the pop-up dealer and ask him to replace the
converter, they will just install another crap one and charge you too much.
Ask about better converters and installed cost, then go home and look them
up on the Net to see what the retail price is.  The dealer probably has
them, because they are used in many Travel Trailers and other larger camping
units.  It takes an hour or less to install a new converter (more if one has
to enlarge the opening) so you can figure out if it is a fair price from
that.

Let us know what the tests show, and any other questions you have.

HTH and good luck

Hi,
I hate giving advise on electrical components, especially when I can't
see them :)  If it got wet and something shorted inside, then yes I
would replace it.  If you smelled something burning chances are
something has at least gotten cooked or hot, at least a little :)   If I
had it here I would take it out, open it up and see what I could see
looking for burnt spots or components, then run it under a high load.
If you are not comfortable with doing that and don't want to take it to
a dealer who you trust and spend the money to find out if it's still
good, then buying a new one is the way to go.  Or if it's a cheap one
then it's probably not worth the trouble to mess with it anyway.  They
are pretty easy to install and MOST new ones come with pretty good step
by step instructions.

Most converters that come with pop ups are typically not the best in
the world for sure.  Many would even say they are crap as a matter of
fact :)   That said how you use the RV might be what determines how much
you want to spend for a converter/charger.  If you use the RV a lot you
might want to put a little more money in and get a good one.  If not one
of the cheaper ones might do.  The better one will more then likely out
live the RV.

 A good 30 amp Intellipower (which should be big enough for a pop up)
will set you back about $170.00.  If you want to,  you can add a Charge
Wizard for $24.00 to add 3 stage battery charging to the
converter/charger to keep your batteries happy.   The 30 amp one is
pretty small about 5 X 7 X 9.  The larger amp ones are bigger of course
and you should check and make sure any new one can fit in the opening
you have or that you can easily enlarge the area.

Hope you find where the water came in and that it's an easy fix.
That's not a good area to have water entering for sure :)

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Take care and Happy Campin...