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    Replacing converter-charger in Transcend MLE - questions

    The breaker that feeds the wf 8735 dc side has 2 wires? One feeds the charger the other goes into the coach some where?
    The breaker won't take 2 wires there is a special connector soldered and shrink wrapped together?
    Does that wire have to be on the same breaker as the charger?
    Its odd because there is a spare 15 amp breaker right next to it.
    I have a 2022 mle with the solar package 12 volt refrigerator and solar panel.
    I am switching to the PD4135 because I need the lithium charging capability.
    Has anyone done the change and found the same 2 wires in one breaker?
    Thanks,
    Ken
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kenny52 View Post
    The breaker that feeds the wf 8735 dc side has 2 wires? One feeds the charger the other goes into the coach some where?
    The breaker won't take 2 wires there is a special connector soldered and shrink wrapped together?
    Does that wire have to be on the same breaker as the charger?
    Its odd because there is a spare 15 amp breaker right next to it.
    I have a 2022 mle with the solar package 12 volt refrigerator and solar panel.
    I am switching to the PD4135 because I need the lithium charging capability.
    Has anyone done the change and found the same 2 wires in one breaker?
    Thanks,
    Ken
    Hey Ken, welcome to the forum. I'm a bit confused by your post, it sounds like you're changing your charger/converter to accommodate lithium batteries. I recently did the same but didn't run into anything like what you're describing. Could you post some pictures?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kenny52 View Post
    The breaker that feeds the wf 8735 dc side has 2 wires? One feeds the charger the other goes into the coach some where?
    The breaker won't take 2 wires there is a special connector soldered and shrink wrapped together?
    Does that wire have to be on the same breaker as the charger?
    Its odd because there is a spare 15 amp breaker right next to it.
    I have a 2022 mle with the solar package 12 volt refrigerator and solar panel.
    I am switching to the PD4135 because I need the lithium charging capability.
    Has anyone done the change and found the same 2 wires in one breaker?
    Thanks,
    Ken
    Ken,

    You may be posting from a phone which contributed to your post not being the easiest to read. I'm not familiar with your setup, but when I'm finished here, I'm going to add some clarity to your title so someone who is might see it. In the meantime, you can create a signature block with your RV and tow vehicle information (see mine below). That way you won't have to repeat that information whenever you post or ask a question - and others won't have to ask. You can create a signature by going to:

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    Quote Originally Posted by Soundsailor View Post
    Hey Ken, welcome to the forum. I'm a bit confused by your post, it sounds like you're changing your charger/converter to accommodate lithium batteries. I recently did the same but didn't run into anything like what you're describing. Could you post some pictures?
    The Imagine series have converter-charges integrated in the power distribution center rather than separate from the power panel like ours.

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    I think this is what you are talking about. the other line, if I recall, is power for the hot water heater. So yes, it needs to have power.
    Hope this helps,
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    Yes that's it!
    Just don't understand why they are not on separate breakers?
    Thank you all.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kenny52 View Post
    Yes that's it!
    Just don't understand why they are not on separate breakers?
    Thank you all.
    geesh..... it looked like GD ran out of breakers and fed the converter and the hot water heater on the same circuit!! ??

    geesh... seems like a lot on a 15amp breaker.

    It'd be interesting to see what is on the other breakers on that panel to see if you spread the load out a bit more.
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