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Old 12-12-2019, 09:32 PM   #1
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Converter charger upgrade

I'm wanting to upgrade the charger converter, in my 2003 journey 32t to a multistage system, I changed the converter in our last rv, it had a storage mode, to prevent boiling the batteries, thanks for the info
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Old 12-12-2019, 09:45 PM   #2
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Assuming you can access the converter/charger in it's current location.
Assuming you know the exact make/model of the current converter/charger.
Assuming you can safely do basic electrical work, including safely connecting and disconnecting power sources to and from it, before and after the replacement.
I would contact Randy at Best Converter dot com and ask him for recommendations. There may be a modern multi-stage converter/charger that's a "drop in" replacement for your current unit.
Thay can provide live phone support for you if you aren't sure what goes where when you do the work.
And, their prices are lower and/or competitive.
Check them out.
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Old 12-12-2019, 09:50 PM   #3
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I will check them out...thanks
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Old 12-13-2019, 10:46 AM   #5
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If you recharge your batteries from your generator and have 200 AH or more of battery storage consider a Powermax PM4 100 Amp Converter with built in 4 stage smart battery charger. It will bulk charge batteries to 80% about twice as fast as a 55 Amp Converter, so you don't have to run your generator as long to charge. It's what I upgraded to and it works great, I have never had a problem with my Golf Cart batteries losing water.
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Old 12-18-2019, 07:01 PM   #6
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I happen to have a WFCO 55 amp converter charger (just the power supply, not breaker/fuse panel) on hand as I upgraded to lithium batteries and converter/charger. If you have a WFCO unit that will take a WF-8955 MBA replacement, I have one. Contact me for picture and more stats.

Simple replacement. Only 5 wires; 2 DC power (out) and 2 AC power (in).
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