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cswinford's avatar
cswinford
Explorer
Oct 08, 2013

Need advice on buying new converter

I am buying a new converter to replace the current one I have. The model I currently have is a WFCO WF-8930/50. I found that this is a little harder to get and also a very cheap converter, which may be why I had a problem with it anyway.

I have a 50 amp fifth wheel and I was hoping I could replace it with the WFCO WF8955PEC which is 55 amps. Am I making too much of this or should I be concerned that this is 55 amps when I am currently running with a 50 amp converter?

Thanks!
  • MrVan's avatar
    MrVan
    Explorer
    Oct 08, 2013
    Unless I am not understanding your question properly the 50 Amp service to the 5th wheel and the 55 Amp output are not related at all. The 55 Amp output is for charging the 12V DC battery. The 50 Amp Incoming service is 120 V AC. So with data provided I don't see a problem at all.
  • Bunklash's avatar
    Bunklash
    Explorer
    Oct 08, 2013
    Having a converter rated at higher amps is a good thing. Go for it.
  • Bunklash's avatar
    Bunklash
    Explorer
    Oct 08, 2013
    MrVan is right, no connection. Find out what output ampere rating the failed converter was, and get a new one rated at or above that rating.
  • Brewurown's avatar
    Brewurown
    Explorer
    Oct 08, 2013
    I had a WFCO converter in my 5er which went bad after 3 years. Checking converters on Amazon I found that many others had WFCO converters that went bad about the same time. The WCFO converter is made in China. I found Progressive Dynamics converters listed on Amazon and they are made in USA. My original converter was a 65 Amp and I replaced it with a Progressive Dynamics 70 Amp.
  • drfife's avatar
    drfife
    Explorer
    Oct 08, 2013
    Brewurown wrote:
    I had a WFCO converter in my 5er which went bad after 3 years. Checking converters on Amazon I found that many others had WFCO converters that went bad about the same time. The WCFO converter is made in China. I found Progressive Dynamics converters listed on Amazon and they are made in USA. My original converter was a 65 Amp and I replaced it with a Progressive Dynamics 70 Amp.


    I agree.

    Ditch the WFCO converter and install a Progressive Dynamics converter. The larger size is better. It has a built in Charge Wizard to help maintain your batteries.
  • Me_Again's avatar
    Me_Again
    Explorer III
    Oct 08, 2013
    Check your other thread! Maybe you just pulled out the emergency brake cable and the brakes are activated! Chris
  • Veebyes's avatar
    Veebyes
    Explorer II
    Oct 08, 2013
    Do some research & see what the the proper charging rate is for your battery type & bank size. High capacity chargers destroy batterys & result in high water needs for wet cell types.

    To set up the RV really nice, marinise it. Boats don't have cheap & nasty converters. They have inverter/chargers or simply smart 3 stage chargers.

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