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landshark ![]() Newbie ![]() Joined: 19 Aug 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 27 |
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WF-8955-PEC 30 converter in my 2015 Rpod 180 that after only 1 year, is no longer working. Read about how these unit fail fairly regularly. I just got back from a 4000 km trip to the Yukon and did some gravel road towing and that may have been the cause (vibration). My batteries are good, (pair of 6 volt only 8 months old and I never let them get below 12.4 volts.
I have done all the testing in the owners manual and what I have found on the web and have determined the converter is dead. (tested grounds, breakers, fuses etc) My options are: 1) Replace with same unit (Amazon.ca) for $270 with free shipping. 2) Replace with Progressive Dynamics PD9260CV Inteli-Power 9200 Series 60 Amp Converter/Charger with Built-in Charge Wizard. Amazon.ca price is about $380. (Recommended by member on this forum) Is the Progressive worth the extra $100? Thanks Bob |
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furpod ![]() Moderator Group - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128 |
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That's not the one you need.. you want the PD Model #PD4655V.. It is designed to be a direct swap. The one you have linked is a deck mount. I don't keep up with CA pricing etc. The PD unit is very much better then the WFCO unit. But here is an Amazon Link
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landshark ![]() Newbie ![]() Joined: 19 Aug 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 27 |
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Thanks furpod for the link and directing me to the correct model. I can get one on Amazon.ca with prime, CAD $330.
Bob
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furpod ![]() Moderator Group - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128 |
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BTW, don't order the pendant.. it's near useless, and the circuit board does everything anyways.
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Lear111 ![]() Groupie ![]() Joined: 20 Oct 2016 Location: Montgomery, tx Online Status: Offline Posts: 66 |
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I just replaced my WFCO converter with the progressive dynamics 4655. It is a direct replacement and can be done by you. The company warns about internet purchases some that do not come with a serial number. I purchased mine from best converter RV electrical supplies and it was legitimate. Unfortunately my first unit made an unusual noise but progressive was aware of the problem and immediately replaced it with no questions or paperwork. A good American company who stands by their product. Took about 1 hour the first time and 15 minutes the second time for installation. It works great.
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Steve
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lostagain ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 06 Sep 2016 Location: Quaker Hill, CT Online Status: Offline Posts: 2595 |
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shark, you may want to contact WFCO about a warranty replacement. Seems to me their warranty is 2 years, if I recall correctly. Then you can keep it as a spare after buying the new Progressive Dynamics converter. Since I recently replaced my WFCO with a new one (still working just fine) this is what I plan to do if there is a failure during the warranty time.
Also, one member suggested putting a little foam cushioning below the converter to dampen the vibrations. I tried it with a piece of thin carpet pad and all is working nicely.
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landshark ![]() Newbie ![]() Joined: 19 Aug 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 27 |
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What is the "pendant"? Thanks
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Lear111 ![]() Groupie ![]() Joined: 20 Oct 2016 Location: Montgomery, tx Online Status: Offline Posts: 66 |
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I agree with lostagain on the WFCO warranty. I kept my old one also as a back up. The pendant is a small box with a light on it that flashes corresponding to the output of the converter. 14.4 volts for fast charge also can force it into that mode with the pendant but not recommended. 13.6 volts for normal mode and 13.2 volts for float or maintaining mode. The pendant came with mine but a cheap voltmeter installed off the distribution box tells you the status without figuring out confusing light flashes.
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Steve
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landshark ![]() Newbie ![]() Joined: 19 Aug 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 27 |
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Thanks for info about the warranty, I did call my local RV who is an authorized dealer with WFCO products, I do still have 8 months left on my warranty but I need a working converter now. We are currently living out of our RPod 180 while we wait to take possession of our new house. The RV shop said they were taking appointments for the middle of August. They did say I could bring in just the converter (lower part) and get it approved for warranty replacement. I did buy on Amazon.ca the PD4655V converter, it was $140 CND cheaper than the local RV shop. Will cushion the unit as recommended. Thanks all for the quick replies, nice to get this fixed quick as need to go get away as we are currently camping at the in-laws. Bob
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landshark ![]() Newbie ![]() Joined: 19 Aug 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 27 |
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Got ya, I have a voltmeter installed so I can read the VDC of the battery (running 2 6volt, also have a Renology 100 watt panel for boondocking charging). While I wait for my new converter, i am charging my batteries with a NOCO 7600 smart charger. Thanks again Bob
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