R-pod Owners Forum : Amperage of Pod converter 45 or 55 http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : Amperage of Pod converter 45 or 55 Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 20 May 2026 19:46:54 +0000 Mon, 06 Aug 2018 10:34:34 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=11967 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Amperage of Pod converter 45 or 55 : BTW, when working on one of these... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11967&PID=113214#113214 Author: Tibof
Subject: 11967
Posted: 06 Aug 2018 at 10:34am

BTW, when working on one of these converters, touch the positive and negative of the 12 volt side together to discharge the capacitor or you may be treated to a nasty jolt.  Learned the hard way!]]> Mon, 06 Aug 2018 10:34:34 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11967&PID=113214#113214 Amperage of Pod converter 45 or 55 : If this converter is reliable... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11967&PID=113031#113031 Author: Tibof
Subject: 11967
Posted: 31 Jul 2018 at 9:22pm

If this converter is reliable and has little trouble, then it would be very inexpensive and good public relations to stand behind a product that is only 3 years old.  However you look at it, improper mounting, cold joint, or bad batch, reputable companies stand behind company defective items, especially when it costs so little to do so — unless there are a lot of bad items out there.  I've found, for example, that Dexter is outstanding with regard to backing their products. And there are other companies out there I've experienced with similar integrity.  Some Pintos never caught fire, and some GM ignitions didn't lock up while in motion — not all were junk, but something to be wary about.  Parts in a converter should not just fall out.  BTW, both ends of the resistor just fell clean out.  ]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2018 21:22:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11967&PID=113031#113031 Amperage of Pod converter 45 or 55 : Originally posted by TibofBTW,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11967&PID=113021#113021 Author: Tars Tarkas
Subject: 11967
Posted: 31 Jul 2018 at 7:04pm

Originally posted by Tibof

BTW, the American source for the WFCO converter (which is now a year out of warranty) acknowledged that it was very unusual for a heat resistant ceramic resistor to fall out of the circuit board; not something they see.  Yet it "must have had to do with how I was using it, overheating it and contributing to the resistor desoldering itself."  Really?  This product is junk.  I will replace it with a Progressive Dynamics unit, with which I've had long and dependable experience.

I agree with Mike about this.  My converter is the original WFCO from 2010.  Never a hint of trouble.  (Knock on wood.) 

From everything I've heard, the PD converter is better and that's the way I'll go if the need ever arises, but I don't know if a few failures out of thousands of WFCO converters out there indicate that they are junk.  I did hear also that there were a batch of low QC WFCO converters on the market a few years ago.  I think WFCO took care of most of those under warranty.

TT
]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2018 19:04:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11967&PID=113021#113021 Amperage of Pod converter 45 or 55 : Or, could have been a cold solder... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11967&PID=113018#113018 Author: TheBum
Subject: 11967
Posted: 31 Jul 2018 at 6:37pm

Or, could have been a cold solder joint. If one end came loose, then with the bouncing of the Pod in transit, the other would probably shear off.]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2018 18:37:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11967&PID=113018#113018 Amperage of Pod converter 45 or 55 : Originally posted by TibofBTW,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11967&PID=113010#113010 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 11967
Posted: 31 Jul 2018 at 5:09pm

Originally posted by Tibof

BTW, the American source for the WFCO converter (which is now a year out of warranty) acknowledged that it was very unusual for a heat resistant ceramic resistor to fall out of the circuit board; not something they see.  Yet it "must have had to do with how I was using it, overheating it and contributing to the resistor desoldering itself."  Really?  This product is junk.  I will replace it with a Progressive Dynamics unit, with which I've had long and dependable experience.
It could be as simple as the high-heat resistor being improperly mounted too close to the circuit board. Any time you're using high heat (ceramic) resistors, there needs to be an accommodation for that by mounting it with long leads (to keep it away from the circuit board) and/or using a clip-on heat sink. Ceramic resistors are expected to get hot. They just need to be managed. Circuit boards are not designed to get hot.
]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2018 17:09:43 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11967&PID=113010#113010 Amperage of Pod converter 45 or 55 : Hmmm. My Pod has the original... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11967&PID=113000#113000 Author: mcarter
Subject: 11967
Posted: 31 Jul 2018 at 3:49pm

Hmmm. My Pod has the original WFCO convertor, almost 4 years old. It's never been replaced. I understand electronic components fail, even bad manufacturing runs, maybe. End of the day pretty easy to diagnose if components are on the floor. Find it hard to beleive how you used it had anything to do with failure. The PD unit is probably way to go, but it could fail someday too. I think because yours failed doesn't make them all junk.]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2018 15:49:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11967&PID=113000#113000 Amperage of Pod converter 45 or 55 : BTW, the American source for the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11967&PID=112996#112996 Author: Tibof
Subject: 11967
Posted: 31 Jul 2018 at 3:31pm

BTW, the American source for the WFCO converter (which is now a year out of warranty) acknowledged that it was very unusual for a heat resistant ceramic resistor to fall out of the circuit board; not something they see.  Yet it "must have had to do with how I was using it, overheating it and contributing to the resistor desoldering itself."  Really?  This product is junk.  I will replace it with a Progressive Dynamics unit, with which I've had long and dependable experience.]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2018 15:31:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11967&PID=112996#112996 Amperage of Pod converter 45 or 55 : This new section "I need... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11967&PID=112990#112990 Author: Richand Cindy
Subject: 11967
Posted: 31 Jul 2018 at 1:45pm

This new section "I need help" can be a real lifesaver.  Within two hours of posting there was an answer to the issue and the trip could have been saved.  It helped us when our converter broke while on the road and saved our trip and that was before there was this "help" section.  Lesson learned is try to have access to this forum while on the road and post a question as soon as you get into trouble.  In this case we realize that Tibof asked the question on behalf of his kids so there was three days time lost.  Its great to have this resource.  Wish the Keystone forum was this good.  Its terrible, mostly because it deals with all products and so there is one general board for all Keystone travel trailers so many posted answers to not apply to your unit.
]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2018 13:45:45 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11967&PID=112990#112990 Amperage of Pod converter 45 or 55 : Originally posted by TibofRuined... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11967&PID=112979#112979 Author: Happy Tripping
Subject: 11967
Posted: 31 Jul 2018 at 11:11am

Originally posted by Tibof

Ruined trip in a one week window of summer opportunity. 

I am very sorry for the ruined trip. 

Maybe a little consolation (?) is that some of us are now seriously looking at getting battery chargers.


]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2018 11:11:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11967&PID=112979#112979 Amperage of Pod converter 45 or 55 : Good suggestion, but not quite... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11967&PID=112976#112976 Author: Tibof
Subject: 11967
Posted: 31 Jul 2018 at 10:44am

Good suggestion, but not quite that easy.  Three days invested in trying to get the issue diagnosed.  And original presumption was that with the converter out, the batteries would not feed the Pod.

]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2018 10:44:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11967&PID=112976#112976 Amperage of Pod converter 45 or 55 : Originally posted by TibofBe... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11967&PID=112967#112967 Author: furpod
Subject: 11967
Posted: 31 Jul 2018 at 7:27am

Originally posted by Tibof

Be cool everyone  and thanks for all the help. I should have been clearer. Converter is toast for a 60 cents reason: one of the high temp cement resistors simply fell right out. It was inside on the floor. Hold it back in place and things work. Can’t easily be soldered back in. Originally done by circuit board machine. Real junk!  We will replace with Progressive Dynamics converter. I am familiar with them. Ruined trip in a one week window of summer opportunity. 
Doesn't have to be a ruined trip, run to wally world and grab a battery charger, use it to keep the battery topped off. In the future, loan it to a fellow camper and be the hero that saves their trip.. I have loaned ours twice now..
]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2018 07:27:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11967&PID=112967#112967 Amperage of Pod converter 45 or 55 : Be cool everyone and thanks for... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11967&PID=112961#112961 Author: Tibof
Subject: 11967
Posted: 30 Jul 2018 at 10:53pm

Be cool everyone  and thanks for all the help. I should have been clearer. Converter is toast for a 60 cents reason: one of the high temp cement resistors simply fell right out. It was inside on the floor. Hold it back in place and things work. Can’t easily be soldered back in. Originally done by circuit board machine. Real junk!  We will replace with Progressive Dynamics converter. I am familiar with them. Ruined trip in a one week window of summer opportunity. ]]> Mon, 30 Jul 2018 22:53:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11967&PID=112961#112961 Amperage of Pod converter 45 or 55 : Originally posted by mcarterOMG... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11967&PID=112955#112955 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 11967
Posted: 30 Jul 2018 at 6:42pm

Originally posted by mcarter

OMG - can't believe where these posts go, if you buy a WFCO it by model number is the rated amps, an 8955 is a 55A convertor, who cares about AC and DC amps. That is all the PM is asking.


No reason to get ugly.  The OP asked a question that others tried to help with.  You don't make the rules here.  Let others talk.
]]> Mon, 30 Jul 2018 18:42:33 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11967&PID=112955#112955 Amperage of Pod converter 45 or 55 : Originally posted by mcarterOMG... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11967&PID=112954#112954 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 11967
Posted: 30 Jul 2018 at 5:08pm

Originally posted by mcarter

OMG - can't believe where these posts go, if you buy a WFCO it by model number is the rated amps, an 8955 is a 55A convertor, who cares about AC and DC amps. That is all the PM is asking.
Sorry. I took him literally. He asked amps, and all I was doing was asking which one.
]]> Mon, 30 Jul 2018 17:08:35 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11967&PID=112954#112954 Amperage of Pod converter 45 or 55 : Originally posted by mcarterOMG... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11967&PID=112947#112947 Author: furpod
Subject: 11967
Posted: 30 Jul 2018 at 4:12pm

Originally posted by mcarter

OMG - can't believe where these posts go, if you buy a WFCO it by model number is the rated amps, an 8955 is a 55A convertor, who cares about AC and DC amps. That is all the PM is asking.


Quoted for truth.. and want to add.. If the converter is toast, I recommend NOT replacing it with the WFCO replacement. Go with the Progressive Dynamics PD4655.. only a couple dollars more and a hella better reputation.
]]> Mon, 30 Jul 2018 16:12:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11967&PID=112947#112947 Amperage of Pod converter 45 or 55 : OMG - can't believe where... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11967&PID=112946#112946 Author: mcarter
Subject: 11967
Posted: 30 Jul 2018 at 3:48pm

OMG - can't believe where these posts go, if you buy a WFCO it by model number is the rated amps, an 8955 is a 55A convertor, who cares about AC and DC amps. That is all the PM is asking.]]> Mon, 30 Jul 2018 15:48:46 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11967&PID=112946#112946 Amperage of Pod converter 45 or 55 : As far as I know, all converters... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11967&PID=112945#112945 Author: TheBum
Subject: 11967
Posted: 30 Jul 2018 at 3:41pm

As far as I know, all converters are rated by DC amps. AC amps are dependent on how efficient the voltage conversion is.]]> Mon, 30 Jul 2018 15:41:18 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11967&PID=112945#112945 Amperage of Pod converter 45 or 55 : Originally posted by TibofTrying... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11967&PID=112944#112944 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 11967
Posted: 30 Jul 2018 at 3:38pm

Originally posted by Tibof

Trying to help kids at a distance.  Seems the converter has gone out.  All fuses good, no 12 volt power unless hooked to the truck. None with land line either.  What amperage is the existing WFCO WF-8900 Series Power Center Converter Charger - 45 or 55.
  The WFCO we have in our 2017 RP179 is a 55 amp charger, but that's the DC (12V) side. On the AC (120V) side that translates to roughly 5.5 amps.

So it depends on whether you're talking about the AC side or he DC side.

You did not mention the model you are referring to, so if it's an older model R-pod, it might be 45 amps on the DC side.

]]> Mon, 30 Jul 2018 15:38:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11967&PID=112944#112944 Amperage of Pod converter 45 or 55 : http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11967&PID=112943#112943 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 11967
Posted: 30 Jul 2018 at 3:36pm

                                  
 
 
 
 
 

]]> Mon, 30 Jul 2018 15:36:48 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11967&PID=112943#112943 Amperage of Pod converter 45 or 55 : Tibof, Have you opened the front... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11967&PID=112942#112942 Author: mcarter
Subject: 11967
Posted: 30 Jul 2018 at 3:34pm

Tibof,

Have you opened the front cover? There is a large spec decal on left hand side. I have a 2015 and it has a 8955 convertor - 55 Amps. Unless it has been changed in past the WFCO and most others have that spec decal. I read a post where a newer Pod had a 35Amp Convertor. That is best answer to your question.]]> Mon, 30 Jul 2018 15:34:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11967&PID=112942#112942 Amperage of Pod converter 45 or 55 : Do not know the amps but we had... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11967&PID=112940#112940 Author: Richand Cindy
Subject: 11967
Posted: 30 Jul 2018 at 3:07pm

Do not know the amps but we had the converter break on a trip and the battery would not charge and died. Went to Sears and bought a battery charger and hooked it up (we were at a campsite with electric).  Trip saved.  We were good to go and had converter replaced under warranty when we got home]]> Mon, 30 Jul 2018 15:07:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11967&PID=112940#112940 Amperage of Pod converter 45 or 55 : Trying to help kids at a distance.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11967&PID=112937#112937 Author: Tibof
Subject: 11967
Posted: 30 Jul 2018 at 1:21pm

Trying to help kids at a distance.  Seems the converter has gone out.  All fuses good, no 12 volt power unless hooked to the truck. None with land line either.  What amperage is the existing WFCO WF-8900 Series Power Center Converter Charger - 45 or 55. 

]]> Mon, 30 Jul 2018 13:21:34 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11967&PID=112937#112937