I am new to the forum and have spent some time researching the benefits of upgrading my Magnatek 6345 converter. I have been upgrading my 93 Four Winds class C for the last year and it has drained my pockets as expected.The question is: Is there really a benefit to upgrading my converter/charger since I do not charge when in storage, and I only use shore power or generator when taking 2-3 day trips with the family?While I find the charger in the 6345 quite anemic at only 4-6 amps/hr, I have managed thus far. My Four Winds only has one house battery which I recently replaced. The concern about boiling wouldn't seem to be a real issue with the infrequency and short duration (2-3 days) in which I charge. This decision comes down to whether or not to spend yet another $200+- dollars on something that isnt broken when there are other things I could spend it on on a 20 year old motorhome.Thanks in advance for your replies.

While you're wallet is healing, you can buy a 10 15 amp charger for $45 - $55 if you don't have one already. Go check out the garage sales.Bill

If I buy and use a charger as you mentioned, do I need to disconnect the charger on the converter? Any recommendations on a specific but not too expensive one?

You can buy a modern converter for a lot less than $200.Here is one from Amazon.You can just check your battery's water level often instead and add distilled water as needed. Start out checking it weekly until you find out how often it needs water.

Buying a new converter isn't critical but they charge batteries quicker, are quieter, filter all the power (nice for electronics), and are easy on the batteries which arguably justifies the upgrade. One of the best upgrades for the money in my book.

The Magnetek only charges the battery at a few amps when it is charging.. The cost of fuel to fully charge teh battery at that rate when boondocking will swiftly exceed the cost of a good 3state upgrade such as the Progressive Dynamics 4600 series. (This replaces the electroincs in the 6300 by the way)

Magnatek 6345 upgrade if i dont charge in storage?

Matt_Colie
Explorer II
Aug 18, 2014
Listen to the guy above..
I swapped out a much better converter than that for the PD9245 noted. You will never regret going to a good converter. You will need less water in the batteries, you can leave it plugged in indefinitely and in actual fact, it will be better if you do.

Compare it to the cost of a tank of fuel.

Matt
wa8yxm
Explorer III
Aug 18, 2014
The Magnetek only charges the battery at a few amps when it is charging.. The cost of fuel to fully charge teh battery at that rate when boondocking will swiftly exceed the cost of a good 3state upgrade such as the Progressive Dynamics 4600 series. (This replaces the electroincs in the 6300 by the way)
ksg5000
Explorer
Aug 18, 2014
Buying a new converter isn't critical but they charge batteries quicker, are quieter, filter all the power (nice for electronics), and are easy on the batteries which arguably justifies the upgrade. One of the best upgrades for the money in my book.
tenbear
Explorer
Aug 18, 2014
You can buy a modern converter for a lot less than $200.

Here is one from Amazon.

You can just check your battery's water level often instead and add distilled water as needed. Start out checking it weekly until you find out how often it needs water.
ujocka
Explorer
Aug 18, 2014
If I buy and use a charger as you mentioned, do I need to disconnect the charger on the converter? Any recommendations on a specific but not too expensive one?
Trackrig
Explorer II
Aug 18, 2014
While you're wallet is healing, you can buy a 10 15 amp charger for $45 - $55 if you don't have one already. Go check out the garage sales.

Bill

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