Battery Question

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http://www.primetimerv.com/download/ComponentManuals/Converter-WF8955-PEC-OperatorManual.pdf

I searched and found I have a WFCO 8955PEC converter. From what I read,it sounds like a 3 stage converter and will allow a trickle to my battery.

The main (generic) manual that came with my trailer didn't specify which converter I had, but said to just check the electrolyte level often if leaving it plugged in. Thanks for the suggestions/info guys.

Ok well I have my trailer stored need to my house and it's plugged in 24/7 along with my toys on chargers no issues at all. Just check your battery levels once and a while you'll be fine!

disconnect the Razor and trailer batteries when stored, reconnect a couple of days before leaving to "top off" the trailer battery.

momentum rv wrote:

donn0128 wrote:
I have had my RVs plugged into shore power 24/7 except wheh towing for over 30 years with no problems. Old single stage converters had a tendency to boil batteries. Newer converters are not made that way any longer. But, if your worried replace the converter with a newer three stage model. Check your batteries water level monthly and quit worrying about what others might tell you.

x2

I used to leave my RZR in the hauler on the charger w/ no problem. If you are not using 12v there is no reason for the converter to switch modes. 120v just feeds through.

Same here.....

donn0128 wrote:
I have had my RVs plugged into shore power 24/7 except wheh towing for over 30 years with no problems. Old single stage converters had a tendency to boil batteries. Newer converters are not made that way any longer. But, if your worried replace the converter with a newer three stage model. Check your batteries water level monthly and quit worrying about what others might tell you.

x2

I used to leave my RZR in the hauler on the charger w/ no problem. If you are not using 12v there is no reason for the converter to switch modes. 120v just feeds through.

I have had my RVs plugged into shore power 24/7 except wheh towing for over 30 years with no problems. Old single stage converters had a tendency to boil batteries. Newer converters are not made that way any longer. But, if your worried replace the converter with a newer three stage model. Check your batteries water level monthly and quit worrying about what others might tell you.

You can open the door of the converter/charger unit and the model info should be displayed. You also should have a folder that came with the trailer showing all of the added appliances etc.. This will have one for the converter/charger unit as well... My folder was stuck inside where the hot water heater was located. They also come inside the kitchen drawer sometimes as well.

Its really a good idea to learn all of the things associated with your trailer while at home. Finding things out up in the high country of Northern AZ is not a good place to go looking for things when troublshooting failures. This will free you up to enjoy the RED ROCK canyons and mountains around the Sedona area...

Roy Ken

I know there is a battery disconnect inside the trailer. Not sure if that disconnects the battery from the entire system or what. I know if I don't pull the switch out, things won't run off the battery, but it will still start my generator. I don't have a solar panel because I don't know how I'd run the wire into my trailer to my RZR.

I don't disconnect my battery out of laziness I guess. It actually never crossed my mind.

Not sure what convertor I have. Where could I check that?

Whats model of your convertor?

If you have a 3 stage convertor then plugging something in will probably kick it out of float mode and charge at 13.6 volts...

I see nothing wrong with it... Just check water once a month...