45 or 60 amp converter ( 50amp currently )?

The decision maker is "how much time do I run the generator to recharge the battery bank (i.e. dry camping). That is the only time your rig will benefit from a higher-amp charger.

ScottG wrote:
Get the 9260 and you'll be fine (and it's well worth the extra money). The wiring to the battery, if installed per the manual, will handle the load just fine.

It's not about if it's well worth the extra money, it is do I need the extra 15amps? All the ceiling lights and swivel airplane style reading lights have been upgraded to LED's. In doing so, I have cut down on the 12 volt amperage requirements compared to the original set up. The $43 could be spent on something else, if I don't need the 60 amp.

Get the 9260 and you'll be fine (and it's well worth the extra money). The wiring to the battery, if installed per the UT's manual, will handle the load just fine.

MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
A 45' diesel pusher usually has a much higher "hotel load" of 12 accessories than a smaller RV. What do you have?

Second consideration: How long if ever do you dry camp without a shore power AC?

If you boondock a lot are you planning to use the onboard RV generator or a portable? What wattage?

Boondockers dry campers usually prefer a larger battery bank. This also affects an intelligent decision.

Lastly are you ever likely to change your mind and start more boondocking like after you retire?

The answers will greatly reduce the chances of making an expensive "wrong choice"

:)

I'm in a 1987 Class A gasser. We are planning on some boondocking, but have not thought about upgrading the battery bank as of yet ( we have 2 NAPA industrial 12 volt batteries right now, plus the engine battery ). There is a Onan 6700 watt/50 amp genset on board, so wont use batteries too heavily. We are already retired, but this is our first MH.

I went from a Parallax 7455T to the Progressive 9260 with pendant with absolutely no problems.

A 45' diesel pusher usually has a much higher "hotel load" of 12 accessories than a smaller RV. What do you have?

Second consideration: How long if ever do you dry camp without a shore power AC?

If you boondock a lot are you planning to use the onboard RV generator or a portable? What wattage?

Boondockers dry campers usually prefer a larger battery bank. This also affects an intelligent decision.

Lastly are you ever likely to change your mind and start more boondocking like after you retire?

The answers will greatly reduce the chances of making an expensive "wrong choice"

:)