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jeanacr
Explorer
Jun 15, 2014

Replacement Power Convert advice

Seems the Power Converter on my 1988 Gulftream Regatta has gone bad. It keeps sucking the battery dry and I can't use any DC power. Currently installed is this old style 45 am Converter with batter charger.
Input 6/8 ams 120 VAC 60 Hz
Output 45 ams 12VDC includes 3 amp charging rate
12 VDC fuse block - Max Fuse Size: 20 amp

Clast CTL panelboard - Type 1

Series 6300 Model 6345
Options: CDOH1


I've seen replacements for this that look virtually the same and I've seen where others have replaced this and the fuse panel with an Intelli-Power model.

Recommendations? Suggestions? Opinions?

Thanks,

Jeana

1988 Gulfstream Regatta
27 Ft. Class A
"Betsy"
  • wa8yxm's avatar
    wa8yxm
    Explorer III
    Jun 16, 2014
    Let me say this about the PD 4645: GOOD CHOICE!!!!!!!
  • jeanacr's avatar
    jeanacr
    Explorer
    Jun 16, 2014
    Thanks so much for the quick replies!! I've done some other research too and I'm going with the PD4645 and will try to install it myself.

    Wish me luck!!!
  • mbopp's avatar
    mbopp
    Explorer
    Jun 16, 2014
    BFL13 wrote:
    If the distance from the existing converter to the battery bank is long (over 10 feet) you should see if you can fit a deck mount converter close to the batteries instead of installing a new "lower portion" converter.

    I supplemented my WFCO with a deck-mounted 55A IOTA. 3' to the batteries and faster charge times off a generator.
  • Shadow_Catcher's avatar
    Shadow_Catcher
    Explorer
    Jun 16, 2014
    PD US made, had some difficulty with mine called them Tuesday afternoon and had the replacement the following morning via Fed Ex.
  • BFL13's avatar
    BFL13
    Explorer II
    Jun 16, 2014
    Don't replace the 6300 with a 7300 using that kit nor replace it with the Ultra kit or you end up with the dreaded WFCO.

    That leaves the PowerMax or PD as a replacement, either of which will work well.

    If the distance from the existing converter to the battery bank is long (over 10 feet) you should see if you can fit a deck mount converter close to the batteries instead of installing a new "lower portion" converter.
  • time2roll's avatar
    time2roll
    Nomad
    Jun 16, 2014
    I recommend the PD4645 as a replacement for your Magnetec 6345






    Do not let Randy sell you a WFCO based upgrade kit.
  • wa8yxm's avatar
    wa8yxm
    Explorer III
    Jun 16, 2014
    My recommendation is always a Progressive Dynamics, 9245 is one model that will work,,,, Or they make one that is more likely to fit in the cabinet where the existing converter fits,, Electronically identical but packaged a bit different

    Randy at Best Converters will know the model number.

    When I got my motor home I did a lot of research on Converters.. NONE were better than the Progressive Dynamics 9200,, a few as good several I'd rank in the "None better" class for one reason or another, but none better.

    Made, or at least assembled, in the USA, these were designed by RVers for RVers.
  • AllegroD's avatar
    AllegroD
    Nomad
    Jun 16, 2014
    Old-Biscuit wrote:
    Contact these folks Best Converter..ask Randy LINK

    Tell him what you have, want you need...he'll set you up. Good folks, great company
    x2
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    Jun 16, 2014
    Contact these folks Best Converter..ask Randy LINK

    Tell him what you have, want you need...he'll set you up. Good folks, great company

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