Recommended Lithium Capable Converter/Charger

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Hi, I have a Rockwood a-frame camper with a WFCO power center Model WF-8735P. In the future I want to change over to a lithium battery. I’m going to have to replace the WFCO converter I currently have. What do you recommend? Thanks.

asked by: Holly

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In order to be able to charge a lithium battery, you are correct that you need a new power center that will work with a lithium battery. Progressive Dynamics has a direct replacement for your WFCO WF-8735 power center, # PD4135K, which was recently updated to include a switch for use with lithium batteries.

expert reply by: John R

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Answer 1

In order to upgrade a WF-8735P to lithium capability you'll have to swap the entire panel. The Progressive Dynamics RV Power Control Center with AC/DC Panel and Converter/Smart Charger part #PD4135K is my recommendation. It would be the best fit…

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The solar panel would get connected directly to the battery and not run through the ac/dc panel such as the Progressive Dynamics RV Power Control Center with AC/DC Panel and Converter/Smart Charger part #PD4135K that you are looking to use as a…

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I spoke with Progressive Dynamics and they informed me that you cannot replace just the converter section of your 8735P and you would need a new panel, the Progressive Dynamics Mighty Mini AC/DC Panel and Converter/Smart Charger part #PD4045KA to be…

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The correct replacement panel for you is the Progressive Dynamics RV Power Control Center with AC/DC Panel and Converter/Smart Charger - 35 Amp #PD4135K. As you can see this is an 35 amp panel just like your WFCO-8735-P which means it is a safe…

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You do not need to install a bus bar of any type when installing the Progressive Dynamics RV Converter #PD4135K that you referenced.

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WF-8735P is a 35-amp panel model. To upgrade to a lithium ready system you will need the Progressive Dynamics #PD4135K Converter/Smart Charger rated for 35-Amp. this system includes a high voltage output to provide full, quick charge for your lithium…

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The main AC breakers of the #PD4135K should be 30 amp. As far as wiring we have to recommend you stick with Progressive Dynamics and consult a licensed electrician or RV tech for the wiring and install of the kit. On the panel with the fuses the left…

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Your Progressive Dynamics #PD4135K should have one power wire coming into the panel and connecting to a 30amp circuit breaker as the main for the hot bus bar. With that circuit breaker on power would transfer through the entire hot bus bar powering…

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Answer 9

There is no need to install an inline fuse between the Progressive Dynamics RV Power Control Center with AC/DC Panel and Converter/Smart Charger - 35 Amp item #PD4135K. The system includes a number of safety features. It has a reverse polarity…

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Answer 10

This is a great question which we've asked Progressive Dynamics in the past about for the #PD4135K and they have said that the 12 gauge wire that you mentioned can be used and if you were to extend it further you would then need to attach 8 gauge…

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Answer 11

We don't carry WFCO Electonics products, but we do offer a replacement for their WF-8735 RV Power Center with AC/DC Panel and Converter/Smart Charger from Progressive Dynamics. The Progressive Dynamics #PD4135K is a 35A power center/converter…

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The Progressive Dynamics RV Power Control Center with AC/DC Panel and Converter/Smart Charger #PD4135K is a recommended replacement for your WFCO8735 power center and is compatible with lithium batteries. It has 5 branch circuits, each rated for 20…

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