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    Posted: 26 Apr 2019 at 9:55pm
55 amp is the normal converter amperage for the Pod.  That's the stock amperage rating.
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Thank you John,  this video is what's got me this far.  I just want to verify that the 55amp will not be too much for the 178 model.  I only have 1 battery hooked up.  
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I have full video on the replacement process. 
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Posts: 5290 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 Apr 2019 at 3:45pm
It is a WFCO product and is supposed to be 55A max in bulk charge mode but rarely if ever gets there in my experience. Mine gets stuck in a mode sometimes where it cycles in and out of bulk charge mode for a few seconds which is annoying. I would suggest looking at a Progressive Dynamics Charger rather than getting another WFCO. The PD ones seem to have a good reputation but I can’t claim to have any personal experience.
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Posts: 966 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 Apr 2019 at 2:39pm
The factory unit is/was probably a 30 or 35 amp charger.

You might need or want more capacity if you have doubled your batteries and need to charge them quickly, but, keep in mind a 55 amp charger can/will pull more from your shore supply or generator. 
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Hello, I need help identifying the correct converter replacement for my 2016 178 rpod. The 8900 MBA Series shows 55 amp. Am i looking at the right replacement??
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