WF 8955 Converter - Event Date: 14 Apr 2017 - 07 Oct 2017

Originally posted by ChetC I had issues with two converters in my 2017 180.  I wrote about my theory and fix here:  http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8847&KW=converter&title=theory-on-failed-power-converters-possible-fix  Since this fix, approximately 30,000+ miles ago, I have not had an issue.

ChetC, I reviewed the thread where you posted your theory about why the converters are failing and found it interesting. What struck me is you said that you think its vibration that is causing the converters to fail. After a career in electronics when someone is talking about vibration and failure to me that points to not a failure of the circuit board components but of the circuit board itself. Maybe this is why when you add the "blue board" that cushions the vibration you don't have failure. You need to remember this that all circuit boards, the construction of the board itself are not alike. In most cases the quality of the circuit board construction and also it's components inserted into it depend on the sub-contractors that manufactures the board. I myself after reading this am going to take a hard look at my converter panel and may just add a blue foam board under it for extra insurance. Better safe then sorry! Thanks!

Our converter failed just short of a year after purchase. Instead of fooling around with warranty and being stuck with another WFCO, I ordered and installed the PD 4655 mentioned above. Believe me, if I can do it, anyone can. 

Okay. To replace the converter,
1. Disconnect Shore Power and use battery cut-off switch or remove negative battery terminal to disconnect the battery/batteries).
2. remove the two screws that hold the converter in place.Then slide it out of the panel.
3. Note which wires are connected to it from the AC breaker and the heavy wires that go to the battery/batteries.
4. Disconnect the wire from the AC breaker terminal. Disconnect the neutral and ground wires. Disconnect the two 12V wires from the terminals next to the 40A reverse polarity connection fuses.
5. Remove the old converter.
6. Put the new converter near enough to connect the wires.
7. Connect the 12V wires, ensuring that the polarity is the same as it was on the old converter.
8. Connect the 110V neutral and ground wires. Feed the black wire through and connect it to the breaker.
9. Slide the new converter into place and fasten with the two screws.
10. Switch your battery on or reconnect the negative terminal.
12. Reconnect your shore power and turn the breaker for the converter on.

If all was wired correctly, the converter should begin to charge your battery/batteries.

Note: I am doing this from memory. It is not difficult to do. Just be sure that if you remove a wire from the old converter, the new converter will have the wire attached to the same place.

I had to replace ours this past summer. It was still under warranty, but I did not have the time to take it to a dealer to diagnose, wait, and then go back to get fixed. I ordered another one from Amazon and replaced it myself. When we got home, I went online and submitted information for warranty replacement. I have a brand-new one as a spare now.

It was less expensive to purchase another WFCO converter and I was sure it was a drop-in replacement that would fit.

I had the same problem with the converter. If it happens again I plan on asking this groups advice on a different converter I can put in myself..... my dealer said it's been a huge problem for a while.
My pod is a 2016, the converter and having to have a new microwave installed have been my only issues.

Sorry to read of all your other problems. I'd be highly upset too.