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Does anyone have any knowledge of the 120v converters? I have a 37', triple axle, 3 slides, 2 refrigerators, 2 heat pumps(for belly a/c), washer and dryer, microwave etc. in an Alfa Gold. Can anyone tell me why it came with an 80 amp converter? I no longer use the belly a/c, and I have replaced both rv refrigerators with conventional refrigerators. I am permanently set-up in a park.
Is there any reason why I cannot use a 50, 60, 70 amp converter??? Hate to spend big bucks for the giant converters.
Thank you so much.
David

lwiddis · Answer

No need to double post. Patience.

time2roll · Answer

Doubt you need more than 45 amps.  BTW do not get a WFCO.

road-runner · Answer

time2roll wrote:Doubt you need more than 45 amps.  BTW do not get a WFCO.I agree with the exception that if you have more than 2 batteries the higher amperage might be warranted depending on how you camp.  If you're plugged in most of the time there no need to go higher than 45 amps, IMO.  If you boondock and recharge more than 2 batteries with a generator, the bigger converter will let you do it with less generator run time.  Ditto on avoiding WFCO.Edit: After all this I go back and see you're set up in a park, so I assume you're plugged in all the time.  45 amps should work great.  It came with the big converter because it's a big rig that could have several people drawing a lot from the 12 volt system.

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