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StephenH 
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 Topic: ouR escaPOD modsPosted: 18 Jan 2020 at 8:48am |
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Good if it is getting good reviews on the other forums. My understanding is that if I am using the stock trailer wiring connector, it is not needed. If I were to run a dedicated wire, that is where this would be needed. Anyway, I can't test until Spring when we start towing..
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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Olddawgsrule
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Posted: 18 Jan 2020 at 7:44am |
Thank you!  Saw it, debated it, really couldn't see the extra $200 for what I'm getting. Just me.. There's a few using the one I'm looking at over on my build and overland forums. Good reports coming back from first hand use, bonus is they use very close to what I do in wattage each day. |
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StephenH
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Posted: 17 Jan 2020 at 9:52am |
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If you are going that route, look at this one instead. It is much more expensive, but looks to have better ratings and will handle the solar as well as vehicle charging: https://www.amazon.com/Renogy-DCC50S-12V-50A-Multi-Stage/dp/B07W84SS41/. I don't have solar, so I chose an option that made sense for me.
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Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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Olddawgsrule
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Posted: 17 Jan 2020 at 9:16am |
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Didn't know if you saw them. The one I linked will do LiPo and fit my requirements. But... as you know... I'd would need to replace everything.. Another $70 (power center) and all that wiring for something I'd rarely use (rarely on shore-power).
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StephenH
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Posted: 17 Jan 2020 at 9:05am |
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No, I did not know about them. After doing some rabbit chasing on the PowerMax site, I finally came across a page that indicates that the BD 1255 MBA is suitable for PB-A and AGM batteries, but it does not specify suitable for LiFePO4 batteries. There is an email address to contact which may be a way to get the information. These are the only ones that come up linked from the PowerMax site that specify Lithium: http://www.bestconverter.com/Boondocker-Lithium-_c_236.html. There are some Progressive Dynamics models, including a replacement power center, that show when looking for Lithium compatible, but I do not see any where one could safely mix the types of batteries being charged. WFCO/Arterra and Progressive Dynamics are names I know. Boondocker is a new one. It may be great or it may not be but I would need to see some reviews before going with one. It is definitely less expensive than the WFCO main board.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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Olddawgsrule
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Posted: 17 Jan 2020 at 7:52am |
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Did you look at these at all? http://www.bestconverter.com/Boondocker-Converters-_c_154.html
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StephenH
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Posted: 16 Jan 2020 at 7:00pm |
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If and when we buy a different unit, the LiFePO4 battery setup will come with us. The way I set it up, it would not be too hard to revert back to PB-A since I will hang on to the mainboard. That is one of the reasons I did not want to make excess permanent holes in visible places.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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Olddawgsrule
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Posted: 16 Jan 2020 at 3:40pm |
Yup.. Kinda what I said a ways back.. mine is integrated. Several conversations and emails, I gave up and resolved to either replace all or stay as is and do it another way. I'm leaving it alone and going the other direction. DC/DC & Solar. Fits me use and needs.. The main issue with replace the entire unit is it's now dedicated to LiPo.. If I sell, my LiPo system is staying with me. Swapping it back is a PITA.. Now you could actually have both in place and the capability of switching back and forth. What a selling point, aye! That should be a easy swap over for you! You lucky dawg!!!
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StephenH
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Posted: 16 Jan 2020 at 11:26am |
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It looks in your case as if you would need to replace the Power Center. WFCO makes the WF-8950L2PEC, but I don't know if it would fit. I think it is a bit larger than the 8735.
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Olddawgsrule
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Posted: 16 Jan 2020 at 10:33am |
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