converter

  1. KR

    Converter location? Sun Voyager 8389

    I need help location the converter on a 2007 Sun Voyager 8389. I just purchased the coach a few days ago and the DC power is not working even when connected to shore power. The coach batteries have now died and I have no lights. I have searched the manual given to me and it only mentions the...
  2. HA

    Generator will not run Converter or Fridge

    Hi folks, I am new to this forum and would like some help with a battery charging issue. I was boondocking with my 22 Rockwood Minilite 2109S and after a few days wanted to charge up my Li time 230 amp hour lithium battery. I hooked up my Genmax 4800 generator to the 30 amp cord and the...
  3. RE

    Converter to inverter

    2008 Lexington 235 CD (Forest River) 24 ft. Motorhome I have a 2008 Lexington 235 CD 24 ft. Motorhome. It does not have an onboard generator. The factory harness is tied up in the compartment. In order to have 120 VAC (In electrical outlets) when “Dry Camping”, I want to know if I plug in the...
  4. MA

    Leprechaun 240fs converter location and charging LiFePO4 batteries.

    Where is the converter in my Coachmen 2017 240fs motorhome? I am trying to check the electrical converter specs before I replace the batteries with LiFePO4 batteries. My other question is, can I use the onan generator to charge the LiFePO4 batteries without adding an MPPT controller? It been...
  5. JK

    3016 XLR Converter

    I bought a LI battery and realized this converter doesn't charge it. Any recommendations. Also I was camping in 0 degree weather. LI battery isn't good for cold weather???
  6. KI

    wolf pup 15SW WF-8955 converter and LiFePo4 battery

    I have a Wolf Pup 15SW. The lead acid battery was under the jack knife sofa. I changed it to 100ah LiFePo4. I wondered if the WF-8955 converter would charge it and it seemed to when trailer hot and ground were connected directly to the battery. But then I put added a 200w solar panel, 30 amp pwm...
  7. CO

    Lithiums appear to be charging to 100% with stock WF-8955PEC converter

    I replaced my lead acid battery with two 100 amp lithium's. I ran them down to about 50% and charged them back to 100% using a 20amp lithium charger. Then I ran them down again to about $40% and this time I just plugged in the trailer and left it alone. After two days the batteries are back to...
  8. Outbackwack

    Microwave powers off when converter is charging?

    My microwave just powered itself off while cooking a week ago and a while later it just came back on. No breakers tripped and the AC was still on. It did the same thing today and I determined it was because the converter was on and charging the batteries at around 50A. After I flipped the...
  9. BA

    Power converter upgrade suggestions

    Hello community, I just joined and am.in need of guidance. I have a 1990 Fleetwood bounder ( 34' GM chassis) and I am looking to upgrade the power converter. The OEM converter is a Power Dynamics PD7655 and I need suggestions of what converters would be a good upgrade replacement. Thanks in...
  10. WA

    WFCO 55 AMP Power Converter

    I have a 2004 Georgetown 370ts that has a Model WF-8855 55 AMP converter and I want to replace it. Will a WF-9865-AD-CB 65 Amp converter work? Other then the Amps everything looks the same. I am using 12 volt Acid Battery's and very seldom if ever boondock . Amazon has the WF-9865-AD-CB 65...
  11. SA

    2022 - 2608BS Converter - Lithium Compatible?

    Hi from Canada - It's time to replace our 2 6v AGMs and upgrade to Lithium so we can enjoy the beautiful off-grid places in Canada. I've searched but can't see if our 2022 - 2608BS Converter is Lithium Compatible. If so, does it switch automatically when it senses Lithium or is there a...
  12. kenandterry

    Do I have a converter problem?

    We have a Sunseeker 2430S with a Progressive Dynamics Inc. Power Converter System PDK4060K. (See photo) We are presently plugged into shore power at the campground and according to my digital meter, we’re getting 122 VDC. We’ve been plugged in for several hours. All our AC powered items are...
  13. PH

    Suspect converter

    Back story 2023 Christmas weekend moved into my 2021 crusader 29rs, first week of January main cabin lights dimmed and then went out on me. I can't pull my slides in or extend my awning. Everything else is fine. I am on shore power 50 amp. I'm suspecting converter based on research, but I dont...
  14. JO

    2024 FR Salem grand villa view 42 power converter

    I have my trailer plugged into shore power and this morning the lights and thermostat were not working and the battery was dead. I charged the battery and everything works but looks like the battery is still going down. My question is where is the power converter located in my 2024 FR Salem...
  15. TY

    Inverter/charger to Converter

    2004 tiffin phantom motor home 50 amp. Bought this rv off my brother and figured I could figure out this electrical problem with the freedom 458 inverter/charger situation. Didn’t end up getting to far. Was blinking on the overload/overtemp LED. Tried diagnosing it with little to no luck so I...
  16. JO

    Converter fan

    We just returned from a long trip back east. We have a 2021 No Bo 19.5. The 15amp converter breaker blew a couple of days before we returned. It also tripped the 30 amp plug-in at the campground pole. I noticed that the refrigerator was blinking when plugged in and we had to make it run on...
  17. The Newsoms

    Best replacement converter

    I need a new 100a converter. I wanted a progressive dynamic but it seems they only go to 80a. What would be the next brand choice?
  18. HA

    Where should I locate my new LiFepo4 compatible charger/converter?

    When my trailer was new I replaced the stock battery for a 200ah AGM battery. At the same time, to charge the AGM, I installed a Progressive Dynamics charger (45 amp, with charger wizard) adjacent to the the stock converter/charger/breaker box The location for that set up is at the rear of my...
  19. TW

    Power converter WFCO WF8735AD

    We have a Forest River EVO T178BHS with the power converter WFCO WF8735AD. I was running the portable generator and tried to start the air conditioning unit and the generator stopped. It blew my 30 amp fuse. Tried to replace the fuse, but it kept blowing. Finally was able to get the fuse in and...
  20. LA

    converter location

    I have a 2010 Sabre 5th wheel and pretty sure the converter needs replaced. Can anyone tell me where it is located? Thank you, LarryC
  21. ST

    Converter for 2016 Salem

    Hello, what converter was installed on a 2016 Salem 29UD3 Travel trailer? It's out and I need a new one. 50 Amp trailer. Forum master, do with this post what you will, but please someone answer the question. I want to get one to replace the old one before i pull everything apart. Thanks!
  22. SC

    Do I need to a converter if using a battery charger

    Hello, my converter just died and I was wondering if I needed to replace it, or if I could just hook up my NOCO 5AH battery charger and it would do the same thing. I just did this on my last camping trip where I used an extension cord to plug in my battery charger the whole time while my battery...
  23. GE

    Converter not Inverter

    2016 FR Sanibel 3901 Front Living. I woke up this morning to no lights, no ac/thermostat. I’m on shore power and just put a new battery in on Monday. I threw my trickle charger on it before heading out the door to work and I’m wondering if anyone knows what size CONVERTER I have? I’m closer to...
  24. neilstanton

    Battery not charging on shore or solar power

    2022 imagine xls 23LDE is less than 2yrs old. One 165w solar panel, furrion mppt 25a, interstate 80ah lead acid. No problems until now. Third day camping come home to warm 12v fridge. Battery meter on docking station shows 3% and not charging- despite bright sunny day and plugged into shore...
  25. ED

    Old Converter wire question

    I am upgrading my old WFCO 8955 to a PowerMax 55 amp (lithium compatible) converter. I am moving the converter close to the batteries in the front bay of the 5th wheel. (https://www.forestriverforums.com/forums/f218/wire-gauge-from-battery-to-charger-223539.html) Removing the WFCO, the NEG runs...

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