Replace the WFCO with an IOTA w/smart charger
I am contemplating replacing the WFCO Converter/Charger model WF-9855 in our 2011 Lance model 1985. In storage in my shop is an IOTA DLS45 with smart charger that I purchased new and only used it for...
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The Progressive Dynamics PD 4655MBA is a drop-in replacement for the WFCO charger/converter. This enables you to keep the breaker box and fuse panel intact and just swap out the electronics. You also get the charge wizard with pendant remote.
My WFCO was also about 25' of wire away from the batteries, so I simply upgraded the (+) wire to the batteries from #8 to #2. The frame is the return path so I only needed to upgrade the (-) from the converter to the frame. I didn't want to take the room from my front storage compartment for a second unit, so for me this was a better way to go.
Now when I'm boondocking, I can use the charge wizard remote to put the charger into 14.4v boost mode and get the batteries back to 100% in 2 hrs or so of generator run time.
My WFCO was also about 25' of wire away from the batteries, so I simply upgraded the (+) wire to the batteries from #8 to #2. The frame is the return path so I only needed to upgrade the (-) from the converter to the frame. I didn't want to take the room from my front storage compartment for a second unit, so for me this was a better way to go.
Now when I'm boondocking, I can use the charge wizard remote to put the charger into 14.4v boost mode and get the batteries back to 100% in 2 hrs or so of generator run time.
