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Topic: Need new converter

Posted By: rlantram
Subject: Need new converter
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2018 at 5:44pm

Thew converter in my RPod 179 is kaput. No charging when on shore power. No fan running. I photographed the barcode and called Camping World. They did not know what I was talking about. Wanted me to bring the trailer in. I just want to buy the part. Tried to get the part through Forest River. They wish me to pay $5 to talk to a Forest River Technician. Why is this so hard? How do I get my part?

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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2018 at 6:21pm

Is it under warranty? These converters are readily available, and are common. You can buy one and contact WFCO about repair. Then you will have a spare.

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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2018 at 7:25pm

If I was changing on my dime, I would buy the much better, http://www.progressivedyn.com/rv/power-converters/inteli-power-4600-series/ - progressive dynamics replacement .

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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2018 at 7:28pm

+1

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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2018 at 8:22pm

I just changed our converter about a month ago using the WFCO replacement. The old one lasted 9 years. I got it on Amazon and it came in 2 days. It took about 20 minutes to change. It comes with a 2 year guarantee. So far it's working fine.

But, after changing my converter, I saw a number of posts saying that some have had issues with this brand and recommend other makes. If I ever have to replace it again, I'll certainly check out the ones such as recommended by Furpod.

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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2018 at 9:28pm

I had one go bad. I ordered a replacement on Amazon. Then I went on the WFCO site and got the information on how to send it in and it was replaced under warranty. I now have a spare in the box in case it were to happen again. I don't think it is the brand as such. I think they got a bad batch of some components which made for problems. It is likely that newer ones will not have the same failure issues.
This link is http://wfcoelectronics.com/warranty-returns/ - WFCO's Warranty Returns page. You will find a testing checklist as well as instructions on how to request an RGA number on the Warranty Information Fax Sheet.

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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,...

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