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Warbler
Explorer
Apr 21, 2015

Power converter on the move

Last fall we decided to upgrade to a larger trailer from our 20' Komfort Lite 5th wheel. We purchased a 2004 24' Fleetwood Pioneer. I immediately started upgrading and updating. Next on the list is the power converter.

Our batteries were dead, so we bought two 6-volt Interstate's (GC2-XHD). While hooking up the batteries, I was going to rewire the converter to a heavier gauge wire (current run is 8 awg), but was encouraged (by my stepson) to move the converter and possibly buy a new one. Our current one is a WFCO WF-8835. I'd like to buy a Power Dynamics 9260. Whether I keep the old or buy a new, I need to install it nearer the battery rather than 30' away.

The best place appears to be in the bedroom along the front wall. Figured I could box it in to protect it. Am concerned about jumping in without finding someone who has done this who can advise me. Thanks!

14 Replies

  • RoyB's avatar
    RoyB
    Explorer II
    This is what I did with my WF8945 COnverter setup with adding a PD9260C some 12-feet away from the WF8900 series power distribution panel. I can have either converter/charger ON by just flipping the right 120VAC circuit breaker. I also used 4AWG battery cables everywhere.

    My PD9260C is a 60AMP smart mode charger that immediately goes into smart mode by the flip of a button...




    Worked out great for me...

    Roy Ken
  • Bobbo's avatar
    Bobbo
    Explorer III
    I agree with smkettner, but would fuse the 9260 at 60 amps rather than go higher. When I upgraded my converter to a PD4655, I upgraded my wiring from 8g to 4g and put a 55 amp breaker in.

    It is OK to use a smaller fuse than the wire needs, but not a fuse bigger than the wire needs.
  • Should not be a big deal. Just run some #4 wire direct to the battery.
    Need maybe 70 to 80 amp fuse close to the battery if the wire feeds through any blind area or through panels etc.

    8835 can be left in place if it mostly works. Just cut the power wire to disconnect. Put a wire nut on to prevent a short and to reconnect for a back-up system.

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