Converter charger series 7400 model 7455

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I would check with Randy about replacing with one of these.
PD9260

How often do you boondock? Use the converter to recharge depleted batteries?

This is a crucial question.

If you boondock how many batteries and of what size are they? Crucial question number 2

The 7400 deck mount converter is a single stage at 13.8v which is fine for regular converting such as on shore power, but is very slow as a battery charger.

There are more modern converters that are less money and are also better (faster) at battery charging and also offer a lower float voltage 13.2 vs 13.8 (if you are floating at 80F ambient -13.8 is for 50F ambient)

So don't replace that 7400 with another one at any price. Get a converter with more features. There are several choices to pick from to match your camping situation.

We can each tell you our favourite brand for that situation if you tell us what it is :)

Hows this ?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Parallax-Electronic-RV-Converter-Battery-Charger-55-Amp-7455-/401027186192?hash=item5d5f153e10:g:ihMAAOSw3ydViIDZ&vxp=mtr
But this would be a lot better
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-PROGRESSIVE-DYNAMICS-60-AMP-RV-POWER-CONVERTER-CHARGER-PD9260-/151883548598?hash=item235cf707b6:g:kDsAAOSwBahVeKdW&vxp=mtr

Two of you are recommending the PD9260. For RJsfishin, please comment on the reason(s) why it would be a lot better than the older one. For enblethen who is Randy and how do I reach him?

For MEXICOWANDERER and BFL13 I am stationary and do not boondock often.

Lastly replacing my older unit with the PD9260 should be simple. Is it only a matter of re-plugging both large wires at the top of the unit, securing it to the wall and pluging it back in?

Thanks for the answers.

RJsfishin wrote:
Hows this ?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Parallax-Electronic-RV-Converter-Battery-Charger-55-Amp-7455-/401027186192?hash=item5d5f153e10:g:ihMAAOSw3ydViIDZ&vxp=mtr
But this would be a lot better
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-PROGRESSIVE-DYNAMICS-60-AMP-RV-POWER-CONVERTER-CHARGER-PD9260-/151883548598?hash=item235cf707b6:g:kDsAAOSwBahVeKdW&vxp=mtr

Or even this

http://www.boatandrvaccessories.com/powermax-pm3-55-55-amp-power-converter.html

Depending on your requirements

EDIT--ok requirements posted, OP is on shore power, so just get the PM3-55 above and save $70 and you will be good to go.

For BL13 which one would you recommend?

RDalr wrote:
For BL13 which one would you recommend?

I think you would be fine with the lower cost PM3-55 deck mount mentioned above. You will not be camping in a way to take advantage of the Charge Wizard in the more expensive PD version from what you have said.

I use PowerMax converters in my rig, and can say they work ok (but so do the other brands or they would not still be in business of course)

BFL13 thank you for your explanation and recommendation for the PM3-55...good price with 2 year warranty! The more expansive units do have better Charge wizard options which are not needed in my case.