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53chevy
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Aug 04, 2019

Direct replacement for PD9140 converter?

I searched for this with no luck. Is there a 3 or 4 stage direct replacement (footprint) for the PD9100 series converter?

Also, the Progressive Dynamics web site said to not exceed the original converter amperage due to wiring, etc. If I increased it then I assume I would need to install larger gauge cables between the batteries and converter? Thanks.
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    I'm replacing my 12V batteries with 2 GC2 6V 230ah batteries in a vented tongue box and plan to install a ~2000W or so pure sine inverter. Since I shouldn't put the inverter in the same battery box, the nearest area I can install it is about 6-7 feet away inside the trailer. Is there a way to calculate what size cables I need for that distance or is that just too far to be efficient?
  • enblethen wrote:
    A direct would be the PD9245, comes with 4 stage Charge Wizard.
    Charge Wizard
    Best converter
    Verify wire size to batteries. If large enough you could upgrade to PD9260. That would require wire no smaller then #6, but #4 would be better.


    This is very true,the better upgrade is their newest PD9245C-14.8 for a higher boost/bulk voltage such as Trojan and others.
  • A direct would be the PD9245, comes with 4 stage Charge Wizard.
    Charge Wizard
    Best converter
    Verify wire size to batteries. If large enough you could upgrade to PD9260. That would require wire no smaller then #6, but #4 would be better.