Recommended Replacement For A MagneTek 6345A Power Center Converter

Question:

Hi, I am a certified RV tech restoring a 1998 Chinook Concourse. It has the original MagneTek 6345A 45amp power station and the converter works but it is noisy. Can the converter section be replaced with the Progressive Dynamics PD 4045CSV? Another option might be the Mighty Mini AC/DC panel PD 4045KA if the above converter does not retrofit. Also, I am going to change to LiFePO4 batteries later this year. Will both these two components charge lithium batteries. Are either of them 2 stage lithium battery chargers fully charge the lithium battery to 14.4V to 14.6V, then down to 13.6V? It appears I can use them for the current lead acid batteries and then switch the converter to the lithium battery mode. Is that the case? Thanks for your help!

asked by: David B

Expert Reply:

The correct fitting replacement converter cross-section for your MagneTek 6345A would be the Replacement Converter for Parallax/Magnetek or WFCO RV Power Centers - 45 Amp # PD4645V. That being said it is not compatible with lithium batteries so you would be looking at a complete replacement in this case.

I recommend replacing the entire power center with the Progressive Dynamics Mighty Mini AC/DC Panel and Converter/Smart Charger - 45 Amp # PD4045KA that you referenced as it has a switch that will let you switch from lead acid to lithium batteries.

expert reply by: Kevin C