RJsfishin wrote:
The 4655 is the correct replacement, but expensive, only because it fits where the old one was. It is a price rip in reality.
The 9245 or 9260 are the same converters, except they are stand alone converters similar to a battery charger, and they connect just like a battery charger. If you have the space near your electrical panel, or near the batteries, I would prefer to go w/ the stand alone, and save the money at the same time. And you would leave the existing converter where it is. The 9260 (bigger amps, smaller size) just mite fit in place of the Wfco (have to check)
But if you drive in and say fix it, the 4655 it will be,
Ok - I checked the PD website and see that the PD4655 replacement unit is designed to "Fit 12"W x 4.75"H x 7.25"D opening". I measured the height of the space and that's the right size. (It is $365 CDN vs $216 US) I'm comparing Amazon.ca to Amazon.com
The PD9245CV is 4.5" x 8.25" x 7.25" = which should fit, although the 7.25" depth may be tricky as there would be no headroom at all. (CDN mark up here is crazy, US price $137, CDN price $255 ouch).
While the PD9260 is shorter it is too deep at 8" x 9" x 3.6". Again CDN mark up hits hard, $172 US compares to $301 CDN? Our dollar is not that low. It might be cheaper to buy from the US and have it imported (may get dinged with import fees though). And warranty is void.
On the other hand I did find a WFCO WF8945 for $ 175. CDN and free shipping (which in Canada usually adds about $50). (US price $141).
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So - either go cheapest and OEM replacement and make do with another WFCO.
Or - pay more Twice as much for a PD that is designed to fit.
Or - make a PD9245 or 60 fit somewhere. I suppose it can't be that hard to find a spot? I just need to fish wires back to the control panel. How hard can that be?? I do have a bottom section of our panty that is close to the control panel. Only thing between that spot and the Control Panel is the white monitoring thing. I could mount it there eh?
Hmmm, decisions?
Is the PD really worth twice the money?
