very very good informative video Ray. Thanks for sharing! I installed the Intell 60 amp because of your video and I must say it is a big difference. Thanks again.

@LoveYourRV

7 жыл бұрын

Cool. Good to hear. :)

@toomanyhobbies2011

Жыл бұрын

I hope you're happy with your purchase. The charger in this unit is very good, unless you're batteries are Lithium.

Tks so much for making this video , I'm about to rebuild a Mountain Air that burnt out from what appears to be the power source . There's not much left of it and I found your video answered a lot of my questions . WINSTON

Ray, you're such a geek...and I love it. Thanks!

Thanks alot, Ray! My WFCO converter went out shortly after I installed my solar so I never bothered to replace it as the solar handles all my needs. But this will surely be helpful if I decide to install a replacement . Great video !

Great information video Ray. Thanks for making it.

Thank you for all of the good information!

Thanks for posting this, timing is great for me!

BRAVO, Ray!! You're about the only "tinkerer" I know who can take things apart, put them back together again... And NOT have a disaster!! Supervisory Beagles do come in handy for that!! Full Disclosure: I am one of the Disaster Creators. :(

@LoveYourRV

7 жыл бұрын

I've learned over the years through trial and error. ;) Cheers!

good job Ray, thanks. and behind door #3 ....................... dust.

Ray, another great video as alway, good to see your supervisor (Angie) checked your work.

Cool video Ray. I took mine out too when installing my solar so Greg & I could see what was going on. Since there is a fan on that unit, I will be sure to check that every couple years and clean the blades off so it is more efficient. Thanks for the detailed explanation.

@LoveYourRV

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. :)

Really so nice and thoughtful of you Ray, to show us this. My 2015 Keystone Outback travel trailer has one very similar. I will check model number tomorrow. Seems strange why RVs don't come standard with top quality converters and ALSO an excellent inverter system. Safety first, thx so much. Happy Camping! Also, Ron from Sika tells me the Sikaflex 715 is their best (proper) caulk product for the rubber roof but he didn't know how well it bonded to Dichor caulk or the Eternabond tape.

@LoveYourRV

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, good to know.

Oh Wow!!! You make it look simple Ray!!! I will put this video in my collections!!!! Ray did anyone ever tell you, you sound like Mr. Rogers! From the neighborhood!! lololoolollolololololol For real!!! It's a good thang!!!! Very calm when you talk and I sure do want to listen!!!!!

@LoveYourRV

7 жыл бұрын

haha, no haven't heard that one. :)

That horn spooked you at 2:16! I would have jumped a little further!

Thanks for this!

Hey Ray just had mine all apart yesterday Lol going to install some DC power plugs and USB ports.

@LoveYourRV

7 жыл бұрын

Sweet :)

that's a nice power center

Great advice and tips Ray. I just did a similar thing last week. I am going to mount my TRC 41300 auto transfer switch in that space behind the converter. I have my 3000 continuous watt pure sine inverter mounted in the front storage compartment like yours. Now I'm just trying to find the path with the least resistance from the inverter to the space underneath the stove. It's about a 20' run of 10-3 wire for me. I have a wireless remote fob for my inverter and the TRC transfer switch is generator (inverter) dominant. The only thing that I cannot use with this setup is the central a/c unit. The extreme heat and humidity has arrived here in Mississippi and it puts a whooping on me. I may have to finish up this project in September. I'll bet Vancouver weather is very pleasant right now.

@LoveYourRV

7 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a great setup. We've had a beautiful stretch of weather after a cool June. Last week or so has been sunny in the mid-70s with more to come. With the ocean up here being around 55 - 60 water temps we always get a nice breeze off the water. One of the best places to spend the summer I think. Cheers!

@daviddion3731

6 жыл бұрын

Wow, heavy stuff. I’ll get there someday.

thanks for sharing

Got cha. I guess I was worried about feedback or something with two converters powering the same DC box. I have a 29’ Forest River trailer that I would like to do the same thing you’ve done. Thanks!

Ray..I copied your system as you may remember for the solar panels. I have not had time to do any videoing or editing. We went out camping for a week and we ran out of water before we ran out of electricity. All we was using was sun light. Thanks for all your great videos. (we found a great spot to camp for free I did make a video of that, if you've never been to the Sawtooth Mountains you may want to check it out)

@LoveYourRV

7 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Where abouts are the Sawtooth Mountains. Idaho?

@LoveYourRV

7 жыл бұрын

Sweet looking spot for sure! Thanks, Our problem is we are in the US between Nov and April so most of the high country is still too cold. Have to do a summer trip down there again one year.

Just a suggestion from another youtuber (My RV works) he recommends checking the torque specs on the board and checking all the wire connections and make sure they haven't come loose from vibration common in RV's. Preventative maintenance that could prevent something serious from occuring, (loose wires cause fires)!

@LoveYourRV

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, yes, good tip. I did that ---> kzread.info/dash/bejne/maZmy7Cdfd3XmZc.html

@chachi5975

3 жыл бұрын

@@LoveYourRV LoL sorry I missed that part! Thanks for the helpful advice 😉

you are lucky its been 6 years and you have never had to open that up, my 1st trip in my new 2017 keystone 308 hideout, my converter took a dump and i was already taking this apart

@LoveYourRV

7 жыл бұрын

:(

@LoveYourRV

7 жыл бұрын

Real lucky considering we full time in the trailer. At least now I have 2 converters on boards in case one fails.

@Nuck82

7 жыл бұрын

yeah and it only took the service department 2 months to fix it, even after they told me since ive only owned it less then a month i will get bumped to the front of the line lol oh well, finally picking it up tomorrow

@LoveYourRV

7 жыл бұрын

Holy crap, long time. Hope it's smooth sailing for you after that. Cheers! Ray

Wish you opened it up years ago and noticed the missing rubber grommets that prevent chafing the wires going through the power center chassis see 2:05. To all the newbies, install a grommet after the wiring has been spooled through, cut the round grommet and install it around the wiring to avoid chafing through causing a short.

@LoveYourRV

6 жыл бұрын

Good idea. Looking online at pictures of others it looks like that power center never has them. I guess they think since the wires are run through plastic versus metal they don't need them. But I'm not too shocked, you'd be hard-pressed to find a rubber grommet on any of the RV wire runs. Most of it is using spray foam. Cheaper and quicker I guess.

If your battery is not getting charged there's 1 simple thing to check before you go through the work and expense of replacing a power center. If you've done any work up in the front of the trailer with your battery or winch and there was an arc you may have popped an inline breaker located up under your frame. Follow the wiring under your frame and locate a small box ( under an inch long and 3/4 inch wide with wires connected to each end with nuts. Feel around the outside of the little box and you should find a tiny button of some sort. Push that button in and you should feel/hear a little click. If it clicks, congratulations. You fixed it. Check the voltage going to the battery and it should now show 13+ volts.

@LoveYourRV

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip. Can you provide the make and model of trailer this refers too. Cheers, Ray

@zuluromeo1232

4 жыл бұрын

@@LoveYourRV 2016 Rockwood minilite 21ft. However every trailer I've owned has had one of the little inline breakers somewhere close to the battery. I realized today that my battery was dead and the trailer connected to shore power so I started trouble shooting. The power center looked fine so I started tracking the wiring. Figured out where the breaker was hidden , felt around for the reset button and when I felt the click I knew it was fixed.

@LoveYourRV

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, mine has similar but they are an auto reset type. No button to push.

Word of warning....if there is solar installed. Always switch the PV input to controller off BEFORE switching the battery disconnect off , as most controllers require batteries to be hooked up when they are generating power from the PV! I swapped out my battery disconnect switch for a dual pole version to simultaneously switch off the PV when I switch off the batteries.

@LoveYourRV

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, a good tip for others. In my case, my battery disconnect switch only switches off the 12 volt RV circuits. My solar controller was still connected, I have a separate switchable breaker for that. Was no need to turn it off as my inverter has its own outlets separate from the regular RV AC system. www.loveyourrv.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Boondocking-System-Diagram.jpg

On the DC fuse panel, what is the many white cabls ? I see the white neutral for AC fuses but what is the white wires for DC fuse panel ?

@LoveYourRV

Жыл бұрын

They are the DC positive circuits. In many RVs such as mine, white wires are used for DC negative and grounded to the trailer frame. Mine also uses white for the positive DC wires, but they also have various colored stripes not easily seen in the video. Recently I replaced my stove and had a chance to show behind the power center more clearly, so take a look at the clip kzread.info/dash/bejne/eJqnz7Ksh5WtiJc.html Cheers, Ray

You mentioned your intelligent converter. I see you still have the OEM converter as well. I’m trying to figure out how two converters work. Can you please explain? Thank! Love your videos!

@LoveYourRV

4 жыл бұрын

Here is a video clip that explains my use for the InteliPower - kzread.info/dash/bejne/p4aWqc-xpdGXfKw.html I decided to leave my OEM converter charger as is and install the InteliPower right next to the batteries to eliminate any losses in the wiring. My OEM location was so far away about 20-25 feet of 6 GA cable so I didn't want to install there. I still use the OEM on when on hookups to shore power, may as well wear it out I figure. It doesn't really have to do much as my solar system is also charging the batteries and does a great job of keeping them topped up. So I use the Intelipower exclusively as a battery charger for when off grid and charging with my generator. If my OEM converter ever fails I could always run an AC power line to the Intelipower from the RV power distribution panel.

nice multimeter you can't go wrong with a fluke. that looks like the very same one I use at work.

@LoveYourRV

7 жыл бұрын

Yup, had that one for a couple decades now.

Ray I noticed that one of your DC fuses is a red 10 amp and I'm almost 100% sure that they all should have a blue 15 amp one in every circuit. Obviously someone in the past got lazy and replaced it with the wrong one. In my 2015 trailer they all are 15 amp except for the last one which is a 1 amp (which I believe is for the LP detector).

@LoveYourRV

7 жыл бұрын

We bought it brand new like that, never have had a fuse blow in 6 years full time use. It is labeled "Monitor" So I assumed it supplies power to the little battery and tank monitor panel and likely from there the water pump. I pulled it and confirmed that is the case. Cheers Ray

@craigwflys

7 жыл бұрын

Fair enough, your electrical knowledge comes through on your videos which I do enjoy watching. Take care.

had my wfco converter replaced with intelli power 4600. the wfco had stopped charging and wouldn't even supply 12v any more. no such problems with the new converter. I have a 2007 keystone 278 RKS.

@LoveYourRV

7 жыл бұрын

Cool. Did you have to do any modification to get it to fit?

Good video Ray, doesn't World Friendship inspire confidence. I noticed there was some slight discoloration on the AC/DC converter PCB. I'm sure its normal, results of a warm component, but someone might worry about it if the are doing a Ray style inspection.

@LoveYourRV

7 жыл бұрын

haha, yeah, really. ;)If it's the brown around the 4 large solder joints for the two big white resistors it's just extra flux that flowed off the joints.

Are you running solar? got a question if so... is the solar panel cables running to a braker in that box? If so, where, and is the output of the braker leading to the charge controller?

@LoveYourRV

3 жыл бұрын

Yes and no, I have my solar cables running into the front storage compartment of my fifth wheel where the batteries are located. That is where I installed the solar charge controller. More info on my install can be found here - www.loveyourrv.com/boondocking-power-upgrade-200-watts-wiring-update-mods/

Another great video from love your RV. I was sure that I saw on one of your videos that you used a California squeegee on the outside of your trailer after you washed it. Now I can't find it. Can you hook me up? Thank you very much enjoy your summer

@LoveYourRV

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I use a California Duster - www.loveyourrv.com/rv-cleaning-tip-california-duster/

Question for you: At 2:25 min on the video timeline you point to that lower big black wire on the D.C. distribution side, and say, "Down here, this black wire, that's the one goin' off to my batteries, to charge my batteries . . . " WHY IS THAT WIRE BLACK instead of red right there??? It is connected to the post labeled: "POS+" on the 8955 WFCO -- I know, because I, too, have an 8955 and have it all wired up, unsure of where that last 8 ga. black wire connects. For background, I am doing a changeout of the old MagnaTek converter/charger in my 1988 Winnebago LeSharo RV. Did some RV manufacturers use large gauge black wire instead of red wire for the charging output to the house battery???

@LoveYourRV

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, RV manufactures commonly mix color codes. Many are using white for the negative/grounds and black or white with a color stripe for the +12V wires. I guess they are sort of using the AC code of black is the hot wire. It quite weird but that's they way they do it. Then in some places I've seen them revert to the automotive/marine standard of red for + and black for - Best thing on an RV is don't trust any colors, always test it. Here is a post about it with various color codes used - www.rv-project.com/resources/wirecodes.php

@kiltedscorpio

3 жыл бұрын

@@LoveYourRV Thank you so much for your amazingly PROMPT answer here, Ray -- you have saved me tons of puzzled "head-scratching."

My theory is this, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". LOL

As usual another nice & helpful video Ray. Funny, I just pulled mine out on our new rig just to take a peek. You mentioned some people and yourself, replacing the converter with the 60 Amp Intelli Power. I am curious as it sounds like a good idea, but wondering since many rigs come with a 45 Amp converter, aren't the wires installed by the Mfg. sized for 45 Amp? I would be concerned installing a higher amp converter might be too much for the wiring already in place. Curious what your thoughts are.

@LoveYourRV

7 жыл бұрын

If I were upping my current output dramatically, I'd at the same time up my wire gauge. My rig had a 55 amp converter, and they used 6 gauge which should handle a 60 amp unit. The best way to upgrade though in my mind is to move the converter next to the batteries and run an AC line back to the power center. That way the long wire run is over 120 VAC rather than the DC cabling. The problem with the long string of DC cable is it can have enough voltage drop to trick the smart charging circuitry of the converter into thinking the batteries are more charged than they are. In my rig, this led to the batteries never seeing 14.4 bulk charging, worse when I started adding more batteries. Of course, a person could swap out the 6 GA for say 2/0 heavy cables but that would get expensive. Another thing to keep in mind is each battery can only take so much current I think the rule of thumb is around 15 amps, so sometimes having a larger charger doesn't do much. Also get too large of a converter, and a smaller generator can have a hard time firing up. I find 60 amps is a good size for my 4 golf cart batteries and runs well off of my 2000W genny.

@hermes6587

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ray, makes a lot of sense.

I have the same WFCO8955 PEC unit. I read in owners manual that it won't charge lithium. Wha chew know bout that? Micro Minnie winnie is pre-wired for 30 amps of solar, jb with mc4 on roof, wired to front storage location, batteries right there. I have a couple of 100 watt panels ordered , a Renogy 30 Rover and hopefully all the other stuff to make this work. Rig came with two 75 ah deep cycle sla, will upgrade to lithium when I figure out the 8955 unit and what I need to do

@LoveYourRV

3 жыл бұрын

My WFCO895 unit doesn't charge lithium very well, here is a demo video I did about it - www.loveyourrv.com/lithium-battery-charge-test-can-you-use-a-lead-acid-charge-converter/

It’s a good example of do as I say not as I do. Not smart to be ruining your fingers across apposing polarities. Whether or not you “think you disconnected the power”

Question, the power for my "Charging Station" (12V and 2 USB outlets) recently loss power. I pull the cover off the Charging Station and see two positive and two negatives are connected together that feed power to it. Both pairs of wires are without power. Could I trace the wire colors back to the Panel with the converter and see if they are feed into the circuit board there?

@LoveYourRV

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, though depends on the wiring colors. In my rig pretty well all the DC power runs use the same colors. I would check the DC fuses and see if any are blown and for loose connections.

Got scared when the horn blew lol to funny sorry not sorry but thanks I shocked myself sweet

Great video. How do you shut off your controller charger when you are running an inverter?

@LoveYourRV

6 жыл бұрын

My RV has a dedicated breaker for the AC supply to the charge converter. Flick it off and the charge converter is off.

So, just to clarify, you kept the original convertor and installed a new, upgraded one, forward, near your batteries? Thereby having 2 convertors? That's okay? I don't know, that's why I'm asking. I'm doing a major reno job on a 02 Jazz. My plan was that while I have access to the hall wall by the bathroom, I would place a large conduit next to the vent pipe housed there. Then place a junction box on the roof, for the future. i.e. Solar or antennas The bottom of that pipe would land in the basement. After my current reno is done, one of my next projects was to upgrade the supply, convertor and rid myself of the old reel electrical cord, too. But, if I can leave that convertor and just add one to the battery bay when I upgrade to solar. I'd rather do that. Also, with your electrical background, would you replace all receptacles with GFC's? Mostly for proximity reasons, I'm thinking. Anyway, would appreciate the feedback.

@LoveYourRV

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I still have the OEM converter and use it when plugged into shore power and use the InteliPower converter for generator charging when I want to get a quick battery charge. In my rig, the OEM just installed GFCI outlets near the kitchen and bathroom sinks and the outside outlet. Cheers, Ray

Thanks for the great and informative video. My GFI outlet in the bathroom will not reset. I replaced it and that did not fix it.2 other outlets in the kitchen don't have power either. The breaker in the main panel has not been throw. I was told that there might be another ground fault breaker, but I can't find it. Do you have any clues as to, where to look. I was told to look outside near the front of the frame. We have protective winter seal underneath and I don't want start taking things apart. Our RV is a 2016 Forest River 265rlds. Thanks for any help. Randy

@LoveYourRV

6 жыл бұрын

No, sorry, mine only has the one breaker on the bathroom outlet and it's is for all the GFCI outlets. I have one GFCI outlet outside and one outlet above the kitchen sink. Maybe one of the outlets is bad. Good luck, Ray

@richardclark4000

4 жыл бұрын

@@LoveYourRV If you have an outside plug on the side it is probably GFI. Look near your outside kitchen if you have on.

Thanks for the response. So your intellipower only works with the generator for the batteries? Is it a separate system from the OEM? I’m confused how the two converters interact with each other.

@LoveYourRV

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, they are separate, I installed a separate input receptacle at the front of the RV for generator to plug into to recharge my battery bank via the InteliPower charger when needed, normally we get our charging power from the solar array but when the sun doesn't shine the generator is used. When on full hookups I just let the OEM converter work alongside the solar charger. May as well wear it out versus my InteliPower unit.

Ray, I have the WF-9855 converter. I don't know what the difference is, but mine is brand new and does 3 stage charging. Bulk, Absorption, and Float. Does the 8955 do that? I also noted that it looks like you added a 12 volt circuit in there? I have done the same. There were two vacant spots on mine. I am using a 3 amp circuit to feed a UV water system. Great video! Oops, correction! I see that the WF-8955 is the whole power centre, and the WF-9855 is a deck mount converter. So, we have the same unit!

@LoveYourRV

3 жыл бұрын

I recently added a little volt/amp meter to mine www.loveyourrv.com/input-rv-ac-power-meter-install-mod-displays-total-ac-amperage-draw/ Really helped us this last winter to not blow the main breaker. :) Also this charge test may interest you if you get lithium batteries. www.loveyourrv.com/lithium-battery-charge-test-can-you-use-a-lead-acid-charge-converter/ Cheers, Ray

Hit that fan with a can of compressed air, maybe also a couple squirts of WD40 and it'll be quiet again. You can buy replacement fan online from All Electronics for almost nothing, replaced a few myself.

@LoveYourRV

7 жыл бұрын

Good tips thanks. Even brand new the thing was annoying. Really needs a better quality fan. But, since I've installed the solar it rarely ever runs since the batteries stay so well charged. So that's good. :) Cheers Ray

@richardclark4000

4 жыл бұрын

@@LoveYourRV Never use WD40 if there is heat or electricity, it is very flammable.

Ray, I've got a 2012 outback with the same fuse panel and my fan on the power converter isn't working at all. So when I use my rv I haft to keep the cover off to let the heat out or it overheats and flips the main breaker. I'm no electrician, but would like to know, how can I change the fan or can I? Or do I haft to buy a new converter?

@LoveYourRV

10 ай бұрын

It looks like a computer fan, 12V I imagine. You could pull it out and see if it has some writing on it so you could match up a replacement. It should only have a couple wires to dal with and may unplug from the main converter board. I'm away from my RV on our boat now or I'd look for you. Cheers, Ray

Does your intellipower also feed the 12v side of the power distribution center? That’s where I’m getting confused. Do both converters power the DC side? Thanks!

@LoveYourRV

4 жыл бұрын

Sure, there is the cable leading from the battery bank to the RVs 12V distribution panel, so since the IntelliPower is connected to the batteries it's also capable of feeding the 12V distribution. Just like when you are unhooked from shore power your batteries provide power to all the 12V stuff in the RV Basically just think of my InteliPower as a fancy battery charger I'm using with my generator. To get the maximum charge amperage I located it next to the batteries to reduce wire losses and voltage drop. If I wanted to turf the OEM WFCO converter I could simply remove it and run an AC power line to where the InteliPower is located and it would also be my shore power charger, but like I said I prefer to wear out the OEM converter doing that job as all it really does is sit there trickle charging for the most part anyway. So if it someday packs it in I'll do that.

Good video. Them old converters cooked the batterys when left on. A new computerized one is the way to go. I see Angie checking out your work. Did she pass it?

@LoveYourRV

7 жыл бұрын

Yup! haha. This WFCO does have 3 stage charging but it's not the greatest that's for sure. The problem with it was undercharging versus cooking them. But with the solar system installed now, my batteries are much happier. :)

@hogcat858

7 жыл бұрын

I always wondered if you could feed the output of the old inverters directly into the solar charge controller panel input and have your solar charge controller control the voltage going into your batterys?

@starttherebellion9146

7 жыл бұрын

hogcat... you mean "converter" not "inverter" right?

@LoveYourRV

7 жыл бұрын

I personally haven't heard of anyone doing that. Would be an interesting experiment. Might work but I think it would likely be inefficient.

@starttherebellion9146

7 жыл бұрын

Inefficient no doubt, since introducing any components into the path would add each component's own inefficiency to the total chain, but if it works it seems like it could be better for the batteries when using older converters?

Here are two links to the WFCO power distribution center and the Inteli-Power PD9200 power converter: wfcoelectronics.com/product/wf-8955-55-amp/ www.progressivedyn.com/rv/power-converters/pd9200-series-rv-power-converters/ Manuals for both can be downloaded at these sites. I would not worry too much about the length of the wire to the battery - the total resistance of your 4 AWG wire is only 0.01 ohm. If they are being charged at a 10 A rate, this is just a 0.1 V drop. And as the batteries near their end point voltage the charge current will drop and the voltage drop will become negligible.

@LoveYourRV

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Tom. My stock charge converter location uses around 25 feet of 6AWG wire plus a frame negative return path. I mounted my Intelipower PD9260 right next to the batteries and have compared the two. I get much better charging with the closely mounted Intelipower translating into much less generator run time when boondocking. Here is the install - www.loveyourrv.com/installing-the-inteli-power-pd9260-for-improved-rv-battery-charging/ Here is an example of how I use it in the real world. - kzread.info/dash/bejne/gqSslcmIdLi2gJc.html I still use the OEM WFCO when on hookups as my solar takes care of most of the battery charging and the charge converter is usually just in float mode, so may as well wear it out as opposed to my expensive Intelipower. Cheers! Ray

Were is the on an off switch located you showed on video?

@LoveYourRV

4 жыл бұрын

It was in my battery compartment which is the front storage bay on my fifth wheel trailer. I installed it there so I would have a way to quickly cut the 12VDC batter power to the RV circuits with out having to unbolt the battery terminal. Some RVs come from the manufacture with a battery cutoff switch some don't. Cheers, Ray

Hi Ray, question for you, I do have a 50amp braker pannel split in 2 sections (one leg 120v and other leg 120v) my question his do I get 25amp on each legs ? And can you go more than 25amp on one leg, let say 35amp leg 1 and 15amp leg 2 ? Thanks for your help.

@LoveYourRV

10 ай бұрын

A 50 amp RV power service is 240V @ 50 amps so when it is split into 2 legs each leg is 50 amps @ 120V

Great vid. My WFCO unit is the exact same model except whomever labeled the breakers, fuses, etc must have had a long lunch break or was writing is some other language bc I can hardly make out what is what. Are the items labeled going to be different from rv model to model? (I would suspect but not sure). I see the third one down on the breaker side is labeled “gen” and I do not have a built in generator on my rig that’s why I’m asking. Can you advise where I could find a chart for my exact model (2018 Heartland Pioneer RL250) so I can print up some proper labels to affix? Any tips would be appreciated. Thank you.

@LoveYourRV

6 жыл бұрын

On my unit, Gen stands for general AC outlets and then there is a separate breaker for GFCI AC outlets. Sorry, I don't know of a chart, I guess one way to figure stuff out is to switch off a breaker or pull a fuse and see what quits. Cheers, Ray

@daviddion3731

6 жыл бұрын

Love Your RV , gotcha Ray, appreciate the help. Your vids are great.

Ray, thanks so much for the excellent video. I know I am late to the party but this info is just what I need. I recently installed a lithium 100ah battery. I have the same converter as you. The company rep told me my charger will work with lithium but not designed for it. WFCO does have a bottom section that is designed for lithium and I can get it, at a cost of $285 plus install from a local RV specialist. Since I run a Renogy 100 AH solar charger designed for lithium and a stand alone battery charger also designed for lithium, I am not sue I need to go to the extra expense. With the Relion lithium battery came a battery monitor with shunt. It has been suggested that I install the shunt to the Controller. Any ideas about this . I am a little confused as to where the DC load pole would conect to the shunt as well as the DC cable that goes to the battery. Any help would be appreciated. Mark

@LoveYourRV

4 жыл бұрын

I've just left my OEM WFCO the way it is for use hooked to shore power and use solar and a second better quality converter located beside the batteries to charge with, usually, it's with the generator when off-grid. I've found the WFCO won't even charge the lithium much. Tends to drop into float and just maintains the charge. You want to install the shunt between the battery bank negative feed and all the negative loads. That way it can measure all the current going in and out of the battery bank and calculate a state of charge in percentage. Cheers, Ray.

@markevenson987

4 жыл бұрын

@@LoveYourRV Thanks Ray. IF I keep the Lithium, I will upgrade the bottom unit as suggested by WFCO. I suppose I could replace the whole unit but ar what cost? I still think the Lithium was a good LONG TERM purchase, just getting more costly initially.

@markevenson987

4 жыл бұрын

@@LoveYourRV, Ray, the part # for the WFCO lithium converter is : WF-8950 L2 MBA WFCO

@LoveYourRV

4 жыл бұрын

You could also use a different brand like a Intelipower or a Iota

Ray, btw: I see that there are two 40a fuses just to the left of the fuse bank but not labeled. What are these for? Also, my #7 fuse is illegible but looks like “MON” but cant be sure that the last letter is “N”, any guesses? Thanks again.

@LoveYourRV

6 жыл бұрын

The board says reverse battery protection. I guess its for if you wire the battery backward. And the Mon in mine powers the tank level monitor panel.

@daviddion3731

6 жыл бұрын

Love Your RV ok, good deal. Thanks again. Keep up the good work!

Where is the Neutral bus bar for the DC side. All videos I have seen, there is the hot and a neutral side for hook ups. I see only one side for hook up.

@LoveYourRV

5 ай бұрын

At this time in the video, you can see the negative DC bus bar - kzread.info/dash/bejne/maZmy7Cdfd3XmZc.html. It connects to the RV chassis below it. Bolted to one of the trailer's steel I-beams

Thanks for sharing that Ray. How many watts of solar do you have? Take care Tony

@LoveYourRV

7 жыл бұрын

We have 500 watts. Here is the boondocking system as it sits now - www.loveyourrv.com/diy-rv-boondocking-power-system/ It served our needs well last snowbird season. We aren't huge power users, couple computers, chargers, TV, lights, etc. I may add two more panels to the roof at some point to help out on the overcast days.

@tmathyssen

7 жыл бұрын

I'm just watching your install of the second two 100W panels. I'm guessing the other 100W is the portable unit. I like the way you layed it out. Thanks for sharing. Tony

@LoveYourRV

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, a company sent me out a flexible panel to do a review last summer. So I used it as a portable panel. - Here is how it worked out. - www.loveyourrv.com/update-boondocking-remote-solar-panel-mod/

figured you 'd have replaced it with a prog. dynamics long before now

@LoveYourRV

7 жыл бұрын

I have the PD9260. I installed it right beside the batteries so minimal wire losses and use it for off-grid battery charging with the generator. When on full hookups I still us this WFCO since it really doesn't need to do much as our solar system generally keeps the batteries charged up well. I figure I may as well wear this one out when on shore power rather than my PD9260.

Where is the neutral bus bar for the DC side? I see other Progressive amid converter videos that have the hot side for the DC wiring and one Neutral bus bar for the other wires. I only see the hot side for the DC wires.

@LoveYourRV

5 ай бұрын

At this time in the video, you can see the negative DC bus bar - kzread.info/dash/bejne/maZmy7Cdfd3XmZc.html. It connects to the RV chassis below it. Bolted to one of the trailer's steel I-beams

@danemmerich6775

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for that. I did not know with this model you had to actually purchase a neutral Bus bar for a complete hook up. I had just bought this one and was wondering how it needed to be done. Thanks.

@LoveYourRV

5 ай бұрын

@@danemmerich6775 Here is a closer look at it from when I replaced my stove kzread.info/dash/bejne/eJqnz7Ksh5WtiJc.html

Might not have been a bad idea to put some sticky pad mouse traps back there 😂

Ray doesn't the DC convert to AC?, or does it convert both ways?

@LoveYourRV

7 жыл бұрын

The WFCO converter converts the AC shore power into DC power to charge the batteries which power the RVs 12 volt circuits. It's often referred to as a charge converter or converter charger. An inverter is what converts DC battery power into AC power. And lately, RV companies have been installing a device called an inverter charger which basically is a combo of the two. Gets confusing. :)

@imanoleonardo6902

7 жыл бұрын

Ok that makes sense, thanks for responding

If you were adding a Surge Protector/EMS, is this cubby hole were you would put a HW’d one? Looking to add one but not really sure where is would be added. Thanks.

@LoveYourRV

6 жыл бұрын

That could be a good spot since the main power comes in there. I ended up putting mine at the back of the trailer were my power line from the outside went into a junction box under a coffee table. kzread.info/dash/bejne/haqk19iwaJbIlbQ.html www.loveyourrv.com/progressive-industries-model-ems-hw30c/ Cheers, Ray

@reberhardt

6 жыл бұрын

Love Your RV Mine comes in from the side.

Would anyone know why I have no power to rv when plugged into house? Was using ac and everything went out..

@LoveYourRV

5 жыл бұрын

Maybe you blew a circuit breaker in the house or RV. Check the panels for a tripped one.

@jicakejijicakeji7278

5 жыл бұрын

I checked all are good??

@jicakejijicakeji7278

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the reply !

@jicakejijicakeji7278

5 жыл бұрын

All 120 went out

can I pick your brain I have a problem . my thermostate blew a fuse I changed it I changed the computer board in my AC its a 15000 and my fan copasitor . my AC and heater dosent work still mabe u can help me . I have a Laredo the same as your.thanks love your show.

@LoveYourRV

7 жыл бұрын

At his point, you are going to have to get a multimeter and a schematic of the AC heating cooling system and start to make voltage measurements and see what circuit is a fault. Try to find the service manual online for the AC unit and follow its troubleshooting steps. If that is beyond your comfort zone then an RV tech needs to be called in. Cheers Ray