Columbus 385 Converter? What brand is it?

[fice]

Hi all,

We ordered a Columbus 385 awhile back. We have been told that it is scheduled to go into production the 13th of June. I am planning on adding solar panels and several batteries. I have been told that most rv converter / battery chargers are marginal at best and would likely not charge my extra batteries. They also said that most converters are also hard on batteries. With that being said I have been told that there are some good converters. This is why I was wandering what converter comes in the 385. If it is not one of the better ones than I need to start my hunt for a replacement.

Also has anyone have solar panels installed on there Columbus yet?? If so I would like to here you thoughts and Ideas.

Great forum and can't hardly wait until we get to pick up our Columbus.

[ret2006]

My 2012 Sabre 31 RETS came with a basic WFCO, either a 45 or 55 amp. During our third trip the fan on the converter went out, had to go buy a basic battery charger to keep the battery charged. Dealer replaced under warranty but I paid additional to get a Progressive Dynamics Inteli Power 9200 / 70 AMP. It is my understanding the Progressive Dynamics products have a good track record.
I would hope that the Columbus would come with a better converter than a WFCO.

RV Power Converter/Chargers

[fice]

Thanks for the reply!

I hope you are right.

[TURBS]

Ret is correct.
The weak link as ret found out on a wfco is the fan!
There junk!

Progressive dynamics 70amp is the best choice imo.
Good luck and have fun!

[Christopher Columbus]

Columbus 5th Wheel come standard with the Progressive Dynamics Converter. PD has the lowest failure occurrences in the industry. PD charted failure is 1/2% vs competition is greater than 5%.

[fice]

Christopher,

Do you know if the PD converter is of the 9100 or 9200 type?

Thanks for you response. It is good to here that they are putting in the better converter.