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

The converter does nothing when towing, unless you have a hella long extension cord. It's ONLY purpose is to make 12v when on shore power. (not absolutely sure if you understand that, if you do did..  :) )

I have heard and worked on a couple WFCO's that had replacement failures. Two defective in a row isn't anywhere near the record.. so.. LOL

I have never seen or even heard of a PD death, short of a lightning strike or miss-wired 30A plugin. Do you use a surge protector or power conditioner?

"cheapo batteries" won't hurt a converter charger, unless they are just junk/damaged and shorted inside. In fact, since the real difference is how much material (lead) is used, they hold less charge, which makes them easier to charge, not harder..

EDIT to add, carrying a charger and jumper cables is a very good idea, more then once, I got the satisfaction and joy of saving someone else's weekend by loaning them out.

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Taking a charger is a good plan. I plan on carrying the one I purchased to get us through our last trip with us on future trips just in case also.
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Now your making me paranoid that I should also consider carrying my battery charger! 

Originally posted by Caryd I'll never pay cash for an rv again. If financed I would let them come get it. No more Forest River products for me and no more Camping World. Caryd9474@gmail.com

This is a little bit a thread jack. You know if they repossess that doesn't get you off the hook?!? You still owe the total amount you signed for! If they repossess and sell you owe minus the selling price. How hard do you think they'll work at getting the best selling price. So "letting them come get it" gets you more problems than a failing converter.
And really? All this over a converter? Just put a different one in there. One that has a more reliable track record. It won't matter if FR approves or not if it doesn't fail. Moss Magnuson act protects the rest of your warranty.
Kudos for paying cash!

I replaced the converter on our first pod several years ago. I have step-by-step instructions with pictures on here somewhere if anyone needs the photos, but it's a pretty straightforward process if you're using the factory replacement board.

We have a 179. It is mounted just inside the door below the pantry. The location is very near the axle. I did not think the power panel and converter module in ours had much play. If it were at the very back, I could see it getting more bounce, but the refrigerator is even closer to the back of the 179 and it has had no problems. I am inclined to think it was a bad batch of some component that failed. Hopefully, the cause of these failures has been diagnosed and current production units will be more reliable.