Power Converter and Batteries Issues
Okay, so I am expanding on the previous topic from our first trip out. It appears (now confirmed) that my batteries are dead. Today, I went to the trailer to remove the batteries and found them au...
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The WFCO converter/charger in our TT died eventually. But not before it boiled multiple batteries over the years. It also had an audible 'hiss' at night with no loads on it. The intensity of the lights would change as more loads being applied or removed, would change the operating voltage of the camper.
I bought an Iota 55A charger, with the optional 3 stage IQ4 charging module ($20). FAR better product. Quiet, clean power. No more overcharged batteries, and it's quiet at night. All lights on, or 1 on, same intensity.
I managed to slip it into the WFCO panel, so I was able to reuse the breaker panel and fuses.
Original WFCO charger:
The new charger ready to install:
Finished:
This was installed in 2012. Not had to replace the battery since. Previously, every 1-2 years they'd die.
I bought an Iota 55A charger, with the optional 3 stage IQ4 charging module ($20). FAR better product. Quiet, clean power. No more overcharged batteries, and it's quiet at night. All lights on, or 1 on, same intensity.
I managed to slip it into the WFCO panel, so I was able to reuse the breaker panel and fuses.
Original WFCO charger:
The new charger ready to install:
Finished:
This was installed in 2012. Not had to replace the battery since. Previously, every 1-2 years they'd die.
