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rrhino2
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May 14, 2014

Removing CONverter Installing INverter on 2011 Fleetwood

I am Removing the failed WFCO WF-9855 CONverter that came with the unit and Installing a Magnum energy 2012-20B INverter on 2011 Fleetwood Terra. Any help would be appreciated. I cut incoming 120v wi...
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KJINTF
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May 14, 2014
Posted By: camperpaul on 05/14/14 06:14am

YOU CANNOT REPLACE A CONVERTER WITH AN INVERTER ! !

A converter runs on 120VAC and makes 12VDC.

An inverter runs on 12VDC and makes 120VAC.

THEY ARE NOT INTERCHANGEABLE !


Might want to check the specifications of the unit in question
It's called an Inverter/Charger and can easily replace the converter function - actually it's a far superior charger than the WFCO

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