WFCO converter /lithium issue

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   new ,Dec '22, RPod 190 Hood River.  Had the dealer put in 2 self heated Renogy lithium batteries.The auto detect converter DOES NOT charge as lithium.  they say discharge and then charge again and a blue light will show it is charging as lithium.  did not . dealer pulled it and sent back to WFCO for a firmware update, it worked correctly for a month, now reverted to lead acid charging.
Anyone else have this issue.
Seems very irresponsible for WFCO and Forest River to be sending out units that don;t do what they should.

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DgoDave Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 07 Nov 2022 Location: Durango,CO Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote DgoDave Report Post Quote Reply Topic: WFCO converter /lithium issue Posted: 07 Jun 2023 at 12:01pm
	new ,Dec '22, RPod 190 Hood River. Had the dealer put in 2 self heated Renogy lithium batteries. The auto detect converter DOES NOT charge as lithium. they say discharge and then charge again and a blue light will show it is charging as lithium. did not . dealer pulled it and sent back to WFCO for a firmware update, it worked correctly for a month, now reverted to lead acid charging. Anyone else have this issue. Seems very irresponsible for WFCO and Forest River to be sending out units that don;t do what they should.
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Old Man Running Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 28 Mar 2021 Location: Alabama Online Status: Offline Posts: 23	Post Options Post Reply Quote Old Man Running Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 19 Jun 2023 at 8:13pm
	Dave, I also installed a Lithium ion battery and also had to change out the inverter panel to one which was compatible with the Lith battery. I used the WFCO 8735 model. The change out was really very simple, disconnect all power, including any batteries, remove old unit and change out the circuit breaker inputs, one at a time. This unit will work for either lead-acid or the lith battery, just make the proper setting. Good Luck

DgoDave Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 07 Nov 2022 Location: Durango,CO Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote DgoDave Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 20 Jun 2023 at 3:33pm
	it is a WF-8735PB.
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tronback-192 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 29 Apr 2023 Location: South Carolina Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote tronback-192 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 16 Jul 2023 at 3:43pm
	Review the tech tips Tuesday (YouTube) from Todd by the NRVTA. On one episode Todd had the tech explain how the auto detect works and how the voltage at the battery can be less than optimum based on length of run and wire size. He did discuss firmware upgrades. FR used 8 gauge to feed the battery so I suspect it is undersized resulting in voltage drop at the battery The tech also said call WF directly and they will work to troubleshoot.
	Roy and Laura