Lost WFCO 55AMP Coonverter/ Can I...

[Forbes]

Getting ready to pull out for FL tomorrow and found that the WFCO 55 AMP Converter on our 36RE has bit the dust. Will pick one up on way but was wondering if I could use a three stage bty charger until I get new converter?? I don't see any reason why not as they both do the same thing. Also should I go ahead and get a higher amp output while I am change it out and would it do any better?

[TURBS]

Originally Posted by Forbes

Getting ready to pull out for FL tomorrow and found that the WFCO 55 AMP Converter on our 36RE has bit the dust. Will pick one up on way but was wondering if I could use a three stage bty charger until I get new converter?? I don't see any reason why not as they both do the same thing. Also should I go ahead and get a higher amp output while I am change it out and would it do any better?

Yes you can use 3 stage charger!

If I may give some free advice ........

Don't buy another wfco......
I'd suggest a progressive dynamics brand as the wfco converters are not very reliable.

Just my .02

Turbs

[rattleNsmoke]

X2 on the PD unit.

Progressive Dynamics Intelli-Power 4500 Series Replacement Converter Section

[TURBS]

Any updates?

[Herk7769]

Originally Posted by Forbes

Getting ready to pull out for FL tomorrow and found that the WFCO 55 AMP Converter on our 36RE has bit the dust. Will pick one up on way but was wondering if I could use a three stage bty charger until I get new converter?? I don't see any reason why not as they both do the same thing. Also should I go ahead and get a higher amp output while I am change it out and would it do any better?

My only input (since I missed the first post) is the converter does more than just charge the battery. It runs the camper's 12VDC system when on shore power by providing up to 55 amps of DC to manage all the 12VDC systems; and charges the battery with what is left.

[pwrboatfan]

X3 on the PD converter. My WFCO bit the dust last year and I put in a PD in my camper. Well worth the extra money. I got mine on eBay for a great price.

[Forbes]

Update, Got new converter and got it in working fine, insurance company said to "just get if fixed and send us the bill" so replaced 55 amp unit with PD 65 amp unit. We are now in KARS campground in FL until late Feb or mid March out of snow

[TURBS]

Originally Posted by Forbes

Update, Got new converter and got it in working fine, insurance company said to "just get if fixed and send us the bill" so replaced 55 amp unit with PD 65 amp unit. We are now in KARS campground in FL until late Feb or mid March out of snow

Perfect!

[kirk37r]

That was the best move you could have made! Now you have A dependable converter that will maintain your batts correctly and last. The first thing I did when I brought our unit home was to replace the WFCO converter with A PD.

[38FLCamper]

kirk37r - Which unit did you use? Looking at that WFCO in our FL and maybe replacing it this summer.

[kirk37r]

Walter I put the 60 Amp progressive Dynamics with charge wizard in. I know that it will perform as advertized because I have had PD s in all my prior units. That WFCO is not even worth being A backup. Plus with all the Batteries we have for our inverter system we need the reliability of the PD.
I bet you are lovin that new FL huh?
Ours is at the dealer for A new countertop and A couple other things right now.
Kirk

[38FLCamper]

Kirk,
So it looks like you in the INTELI-POWER 9200 SERIES CONVERTER/CHARGER - 60 AMP ?

I have the WFCO WF9800 65 amp converter in there now behind the main WFCO panel.

We love the rig! Covered for the winter. Cover is mostly due to the property next to us having pine trees and I have been traveling for work. We are heading back to PA in March to have some warranty work (Broken HDMI cable, missing battery cable, and bent front storage door is bent). They originally told us the storage door would "flatten out" after it had been kept locked for a couple of weeks.. well it didnt, then CC didn't get the door in until Dec... Not towing out in the winter with salt on the road.

I have installed the Blue Streak Chemical dispenser on the toilet, secured the new floor vents, and installed a pizza stone into the oven to even out the temps. I still have a new door handle to install on the screen door but sub-zero temps are preventing any reasonable work right now.

[38FLCamper]

Ok just ordered the 60 Amp PD to replace the WFCO.... now just wait until next week when it arrives and the cover comes off the rig... time for some work on the rig and maybe that will make spring come sooner... LOL

[TURBS]

Originally Posted by 38FLCamper

Ok just ordered the 60 Amp PD to replace the WFCO.... now just wait until next week when it arrives and the cover comes off the rig... time for some work on the rig and maybe that will make spring come sooner... LOL

One could only hope! Lol


Turbs

[kirk37r]

Originally Posted by 38FLCamper

Ok just ordered the 60 Amp PD to replace the WFCO.... now just wait until next week when it arrives and the cover comes off the rig... time for some work on the rig and maybe that will make spring come sooner... LOL

Yea wish I could do the same thing! Ours is at the Dealer now waiting on parts for warranty work. You will like the performance of the PD, It cant be beat.

[avaross15]

In my opinion you can use 3 stage chargers.