Going Coastal Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 We brought home our "new" 2017 Oliver Elite II this past weekend, hull #235. After plugging in the shore power, we noticed a chirping/cricket noise when we turn on the lights. 19795665398307895621684976121111.mp4 Not happening when running the lights on the solar. I have a video below. After reading some older posts, is this the inverter going out on our trailer? Harlan & Margie 2017 Oliver Elite II Hull#235, 2006 F250 & 1999 Tahoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Mike and Carol Posted May 25 Moderators Share Posted May 25 Your lights are 12v and run off the batteries, even when you are on shore power. The inverter changes 12v from your batteries to 110v for your 110v outlets, it does not power your lights. Solar charges your batteries and doesn’t directly run anything. I don’t know what could be causing your issue, I’m not sure I hear it in your video. I’m sure someone will have an idea. Mike 1 2 Texas Hill Country | 2016 Elite II #135 | 2020 Ram 2500 6.7L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators topgun2 Posted May 25 Moderators Share Posted May 25 The only "noise" I hear is the "clicking" of the switches being turned on/off. A 2017 most likely has lights that are only operated by the switches (i.e. they are not "touch" lights) Therefore, either these lights are on or they are off with the only power control being the switch. Bill 1 2023 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5EB FX4 Max Towing, Max Payload, 2016 Oliver Elite II - Hull #117 "Twist" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators bugeyedriver Posted May 25 Moderators Share Posted May 25 If you are unplugged from shore power and turn on your inverter to use an outlet, does item you plug into the outlet function normally and do the "crickets" start singing then? If not, your inverter is likely fine. I heard nothing in your video except the flipping of the switches. Do your "crickets" sing only momentarily, as the switch is turned on, or do they launch into a full operetta? Where do the "crickets" seem to live? Behind the switches? At the lights which were just turned on? Somewhere in the basement? 4 1 Pete & "Bosker". TV - '18 F150 Super-cab Fx4; RV - "The Wonder Egg"; '08 Elite, Hull Number 014. Travel blog of 1st 10 years' wanderings - http://www.peteandthewonderegg.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Coastal Posted May 26 Author Share Posted May 26 On 5/25/2023 at 8:40 AM, bugeyedriver said: If you are unplugged from shore power and turn on your inverter to use an outlet, does item you plug into the outlet function normally and do the "crickets" start singing then? If not, your inverter is likely fine. I heard nothing in your video except the flipping of the switches. Do your "crickets" sing only momentarily, as the switch is turned on, or do they launch into a full operetta? Where do the "crickets" seem to live? Behind the switches? At the lights which were just turned on? Somewhere in the basement? When unplugged from shore power (running on solar/batteries) there is no noise...absolutely quiet. Cricket noise only when plugged in. Will try to upload a better video. Thanks, Harlan Harlan & Margie 2017 Oliver Elite II Hull#235, 2006 F250 & 1999 Tahoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Coastal Posted May 26 Author Share Posted May 26 VID_20230526_072656370.mp4 Harlan & Margie 2017 Oliver Elite II Hull#235, 2006 F250 & 1999 Tahoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rpopp Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 I also have a 2017and have experienced this exact same noise off and on for years. Just last week. I contacted Progressive Dynamics and they told me that they have made upgrades to the PD4045 KA converter and I needed the upgraded part PD4045CSV which I ordered fromBOAT & RV Accessories it costs about a buck eighty 2 4 Rick & Jerry 2017 Elite II, 2015 F 250 Lariat 6.2 L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Coastal Posted May 26 Author Share Posted May 26 3 hours ago, Rpopp said: I also have a 2017and have experienced this exact same noise off and on for years. Just last week. I contacted Progressive Dynamics and they told me that they have made upgrades to the PD4045 KA converter and I needed the upgraded part PD4045CSV which I ordered fromBOAT & RV Accessories it costs about a buck eighty Awesome! Thank you! 4 Harlan & Margie 2017 Oliver Elite II Hull#235, 2006 F250 & 1999 Tahoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SeaDawg Posted May 26 Moderators Share Posted May 26 So, the upgrade is to the charger? 2008 Ram 1500 4 × 4 2008 Oliver Elite, Hull #12 Florida and Western North Carolina, or wherever the truck goes.... 400 watts solar. Dc compressor fridge. No inverter. 2 x 105 ah agm batteries . Life is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rpopp Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 It is a replacement/upgrade of the converter section Rick & Jerry 2017 Elite II, 2015 F 250 Lariat 6.2 L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Mike and Carol Posted May 27 Moderators Share Posted May 27 PD4045 is the charger. Texas Hill Country | 2016 Elite II #135 | 2020 Ram 2500 6.7L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAX Burner Posted Tuesday at 08:57 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 08:57 PM It's sounding like PD is suggesting an upgrade of the converter section of the converter/charger: Or are we missing something? Our Ollie is a '17 also, but isn't behaving as @Going Coastal has described... it appears to function correctly without crickets. Art, Diane, & Magnus (Aaarrf!) 2022 TUNDRA/2017 LE II; Hull #226 "Casablanca", Twins; 3x Battle Borns; HAM call-sign: W0ABX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators topgun2 Posted Tuesday at 10:24 PM Moderators Share Posted Tuesday at 10:24 PM 1 hour ago, MAX Burner said: Or are we missing something? Our Ollie is a '17 also, but isn't behaving as @Going Coastal has described... it appears to function correctly without crickets. Is yours as dusty/dirty as Coastal's? That dust and resultant heat generated due to the "blanket" it is always wearing can cause premature failure. Bill 2023 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5EB FX4 Max Towing, Max Payload, 2016 Oliver Elite II - Hull #117 "Twist" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Coastal Posted Tuesday at 10:30 PM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 10:30 PM 1 hour ago, MAX Burner said: It's sounding like PD is suggesting an upgrade of the converter section of the converter/charger: Or are we missing something? Our Ollie is a '17 also, but isn't behaving as @Going Coastal has described... it appears to function correctly without crickets. I ordered this one from etrailer today...Looks like it has a switch to use lead acid or lithium batteries...not sure if the oem one has this? Replacement Converter Section for Progressive Dynamics Inteli-Power 4000 Series 45 Amp Power Center Progressive Dynamics Accessories and Parts PD4045CSV (etrailer.com) Harlan & Margie 2017 Oliver Elite II Hull#235, 2006 F250 & 1999 Tahoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Townesw Posted Tuesday at 11:00 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 11:00 PM Read my posts in this thread 1 Bill and Martha 2018 LEII Hull 313 2019 Chevrolet 2500HD Duramax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShallowGal Posted Wednesday at 03:46 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 03:46 PM Sounds just like my tinnitus. 🙉 1 Chris & Duke Chadwell 🐾Maddie & Baxter🐾 Elite II Hull 292 2022 F-250 Lariat 7.3 Godzilla 4x4 Lakeland,FL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rpopp Posted Wednesday at 06:57 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 06:57 PM I received the replacement/upgraded part today and it took about 30 minutes to swap out. Turned everything back on and flipped every switch previously causing issues and it works great no noise at all 4 Rick & Jerry 2017 Elite II, 2015 F 250 Lariat 6.2 L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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