Time to replace the really old magnetek 6345. I have needed to do this for a while. The old unit has been making more noise and getting warm. So after doing research on here in the truck camper university sticky, thank you for that guys. I have decided to go with the PD4645. This was a super easy project with the instruction's from progressive dynamics. Total time was about a hour and that was really taking my time. I purchased my new PD4645 from local RV trailer supply for about $22.00 more than online. I try to buy all my camper needs from them, and they do there best to be competitive on prices to reward my loyalty. The extra money is worth it, I can walk out with the product and they give me any tech support I may need. Lets get started with the project!!!!!!The old unit opened upNote made in America The new converter/charger and new control boardSwapping the control panel wire for wire and fusesNew board wired now time to swap converter/charger. Note the burn from old converter (SCARY)New converter/charger in and the last five wires!!!!!!New fuse panel list and doneI hope this will help anyone wanting to try this. As I had said this is a simple project with step by step instruction's. Thanks for all the help on here guys, The sticky boards have been invaluable in owning a older camper.

Nice job! I rememebr I had a burn spot on mine too. That is nice you get a new fuse board along with it. Post pic of boat. Have you checked:Alum Alloy Boats

Excellent. You will be amazed at the improvement.Too bad PD4600 does not give a small sticker to replace the Magnetek label on the front.

smkettner that is a great idea I just sent a email to progressive dynamics and asked for a sticker and gave a suggestion of sending them with all there retro fit converters. Thanks for the idea

Awesome upgrade! You make it look easy, thanks for the info and help. I'm using agm batteries and have a feeling my old style converter is cooking them. Thanks

a few Years ago I had to replace the fan in our magnetic 6332 and at that time put a replacement on the to do list. It hasn't happened but now after reading your post I am fired up to get it done. Thanks for the write up.

magnetek 6345 upgrade to progressive dynamics 4645

ticki2
Explorer
Dec 02, 2018
With the cables removed from the converter , the converter plugged in , test with multimeter between + and - terminals on converter for voltage . Report results . Then with cables disconnected from converter and connected to battery check for voltage at the cable ends that where disconnected from the converter , should be battery voltage . Report results .
biggjb
Explorer
Dec 02, 2018
I am not sure. I removed all wires attached to the battery. The electric jacks and solar panel were wired directly to battery. The main cables to the camper were the only wires attached. When I removed the old converter I tried to follow the battery cables but could not. I am not sure where I would find the inline fuse if it has one.
djg
Explorer
Dec 02, 2018
Does it have an inline fuse to the battery mine has one and it was hidden behind a panel not even on the board found it had a blown fuse, fixed and now all is good Dave
biggjb
Explorer
Dec 01, 2018
Yes, however, I have a Todd Engineering Power switch (automatic transfer switch) onboard and was wondering if it could be faulty as the camper is a 1999.
ItsyRV
Explorer
Dec 01, 2018
Did you replace both the converter and the DC board?
biggjb
Explorer
Dec 01, 2018
I changed out my old Magnetex 6300 with the PD 4645 as well as the old Magnetex was not charging my battery. upon making the change I also noticed that the new converter was not charging my battery as well. I contacted Randy at Best Converter and he tried to walk me through the trouble shooting but we could not find the problem. The new converter provides the 13.8v required to charge the battery but for some reason it will not charge it. With battery out the converter is supposed to provide 12vDC to the DC circuit, however, it does not. I am at a loss as to what the problem. If anyone can help it would be greatly appreciated.
jmcgsd
Explorer
Oct 23, 2015
starcraft69 wrote:
Your charging time will decrease by quit a bit. I just got back from a hunting trip way back in the boondocks we watched TV every night and used lights like we were plugged in to shore power. I only had to run the Honda 2000 about 1.5-2 hrs to bring the batts up to full charge. To soon to tell but battery life should last longer.

Interesting. I am considering the upgrade primarily because of the length of time it takes he battery to recharge. How long did it take before the upgrade?
Thanks.
Joe
arto_wa
Explorer
Oct 23, 2015
bbaker2001 wrote:
heck I have plenty of room, might use deck mount also.
guess it is same system.

This is what it is:

https://www.progressivedyn.com/prod_details/rv_conv/rv_converter_pd9160a_2.html

Here is another photo of my installation:
bbaker2001
Explorer
Oct 23, 2015
heck I have plenty of room, might use deck mount also.
guess it is same system.
arto_wa
Explorer
Oct 23, 2015
Looks like a very nice job!

My upgrade from magnetek was quite a bit easier due to "deck mount" installation: