Re: [A/S] Univolt

[Jerry Flanders <jflanders2@xxxxxxxx>]

Thanks for the references, Jim. After reading your note below I thought 
that perhaps I did not make myself clear in my comments. I was not 
defending the old converters - I was discussing the difference berween 
constant-voltage and other types of converters/chargers.

I read up on the inteli-power unit you mentioned at the camping world site: 
(http://www.campingworld.com/browse/products/index.cfm?prodID=1768), and I 
agree it looks like a winner, especially if you get the optional "Charge 
Wizard gadget.

I went out to see what brand was used in my "91 Limited SE, but gave up 
when I discovered it was very hard to get to. I remember seeing it one 
time, and I know it is a switcher  (the modern technology) rated at 55 amps.

Concerning the  Univolt: 25-30 years ago, the ferroresonant regulator was 
the very best consumer technology we had. My experience with them was OK 
except for the capacitor failure I mentioned, but I know others had 
different luck. And NONE of them was fun to listen to! Hmmmm.. There is no 
reason to continue using them unless someone wanted to keep his Airstream 
completely "stock".

Jerry Flanders  W4UK