Changing from lead acid to LiFePo4 battery?
Do I need to replace the original converter/charger in my 2019 Wolf Pup 16BHS? TT has a factory 10amp solar jack. Awaiting a solar panel kit that should have a controller and wiring due in the next ...
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Boomerweps wrote:Initially the existing WFCO will work fine.
WFCO WF-8955PEC
GENERIC LiFePo4 100ah
It appears WFCO sells a lithium converter upgrade kit, checking their website.
These WFCO have poor logic to switch to boost mode (14.4v) when expected.
I have read no good results with the WFCO lithium version either. And the lithium goes to 14.6v which is higher than necessary and is the absolute max for lithium. This can stress the cells more than needed and if the cells are not perfectly balanced can trip them to shut down. Happens a lot especially with value priced battery brands. Full 100% charge can be attained with 14.0 to 14.4 volts and the battery lasts longer.
While a converter replacement is not immediately needed I recommend a standard Progressive Dynamics or Powermax when ready.
https://www.bestconverter.com/PD-4655L-MBA-WildKat-55-Amp-Main-Board-Assembly-for-WFCO-8955 Don't use the lithium jumper.
https://powermaxconverters.com/product/pm3-mba/. This one has adjustable voltage.
