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10-15-2017, 09:59 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2017
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New Owner just want to say thanks!
Yesterday we picked up our new to us 2015 Rockwood 2304s. I just want to thank the forum as this forum provided amazing research! I'm planning to upgrade the WFCO converter to an Intelli-Power 9200 series converter and currently that's the list of upgrades.
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10-15-2017, 10:10 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Southern, IL
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Congrats and welcome from Southern Illinois.
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2016 Ford F-250 Lariat 4x4
2017 Flagstaff Super Lite 526RLWS
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10-15-2017, 10:18 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
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Congrats and many happy camping experiences!
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10-15-2017, 10:37 AM
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Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
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Congrats and happy camping!!!
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10-15-2017, 10:38 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Waynesville
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Is the WFCO defective? We are still using our original one,have not had any issues! Youroo!!
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10-15-2017, 12:58 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Mid Michigan
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Last three RV's we've owned had WFCO converters with no issues. Replacing it if it's not broke seems like a waste of time and money.
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10-15-2017, 02:16 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 23
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Congrats! This forum provides a vast wealth of information from experienced RV owners.
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10-15-2017, 02:57 PM
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Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
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It seems to charge the batteries really slow, I have 2 12v batteries. Seems like many have said the WFCO isn't a very good unit and can over charge batteries? Is that not true? I'll be boondocking 75% of the time, with a 3300watt inverter generator.
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10-15-2017, 03:03 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Chagrin Falls, Ohio
Posts: 3,225
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Welcome to the forum from Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Congrats on your new rig.
Don't forget to install a Progressive Industries EMS.
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10-15-2017, 03:14 PM
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New TT Owner
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 94
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Congratulations on your new camper! Wishing you many happy camping memories!
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10-15-2017, 04:47 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 192
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Congratulations, and safe travels!
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10-15-2017, 07:54 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 267
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Welcome from Texas! Congratulations on your new camper. Looks awesome! Enjoy it and have fun!
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10-15-2017, 08:04 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Yakima, WA
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From the Pacific Northwest, a hearty welcome and wishes for fun and safety in your future travels.
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10-15-2017, 08:05 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Space Coast of Florida
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tdhanses
It seems to charge the batteries really slow, I have 2 12v batteries. Seems like many have said the WFCO isn't a very good unit and can over charge batteries? Is that not true? I'll be boondocking 75% of the time, with a 3300watt inverter generator.
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Instead of replacing the converter, use the $ to upgrade your battery bank to deep cycle 6 volt batteries. If you plan on doing a lot of boondocking this will be best for you.
Just search 6 volt batteries and you will find a wealth of info...
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10-15-2017, 08:30 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 158
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WFCO replacement smart move
I was at the beach last summer without hook ups and ran the generator every day because the stock converter won't go into boost mode unless your battery is dead. Smart move to change out the board. You likely know that you don't have to change out the entire converter only the board. I ordered my replacement board before unloading the trailer. Stock converter is useless for boondocking. Happy camping.
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10-15-2017, 11:19 PM
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Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 64
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DocRob
I was at the beach last summer without hook ups and ran the generator every day because the stock converter won't go into boost mode unless your battery is dead. Smart move to change out the board. You likely know that you don't have to change out the entire converter only the board. I ordered my replacement board before unloading the trailer. Stock converter is useless for boondocking. Happy camping.
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Yup only plan to change the board.
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10-15-2017, 11:20 PM
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Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 64
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Thanks everyone for the warm welcome.
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10-16-2017, 11:32 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 113
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Greetings from Texas . . . Congratulations on your new Baby ! ! Happy Camping ! !
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10-19-2017, 08:55 PM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Wyoming
Posts: 92
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Got are first TT, a 2017 2506S. TV, 2016 GMC Canyon Duramax Diesel Loving it!
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10-27-2017, 09:18 PM
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Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 64
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Well after going through everything, the batteries are bad, will not hold a charge. I'm going to upgrade to 6v batteries and upgrade the converter. I'll keep the stock one as a backup. Went ahead and winterized it since we are now getting down to freezing.
I also got a harbor freight trailer tool box to turn into a lockable battery box that will hold 4 6v batts and a Stromberg Carlson generator rack to hold my 3300 watt inverter generator. First test of everything will be the end of Nov into early Dec.
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