Should I Change My WFCO Converter?
Opinions have often been expressed, both on this and other RV forums, that most stock RV converters are inadequate to properly charge and maintain batteries and are often of poor quality. It is frequ...
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liketoride2 wrote:
Thanks to everyone who has responded, it's much appreciated.
We spend a lot of time off the grid, I would estimate approximately 50%, using a generator. Solar may be in our future but I can't afford it at this time.
Some of you seem to be of the opinion that the WFCO is of poor quality. Could anyone please be more specific? Since the output in three modes is the same for the WFCO and PD, and since the PD doesn't actually do an equalizer charge that meets Trojan's recommendations, I would prefer to keep the WFCO and buy a charger to do equalizer charging as needed unless the WFCO is clearly and significantly inferior. Cost is a major factor in this decision. Of course, if the WFCO really is a POS that overrides every other consideration.
Mike
Thanks again.
WFCO=POS for off pedestal camping... it will never go into 14.4 V bulk charging mode. Another option for off grid camping is to buy a Mean Well or Mega Watt PSU, like a Mega Watt S-400-12 online, and set it up to bulk charge for you. Do a "Mega Watt or"Meanwell" search here in the tech section. You set the PSU up for 14.8V with a set screw and let it do it's thing charging your battery bank.
Mega Watt PSU's for charging batteries.
