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01-11-2023, 12:59 PM #11
I don't know how much solar you are planning on...Or how big of a problem using the generator would be... But you might consider skipping the DC to DC altogther. I am not going to install one, as I simply do not need any more charging from the TV.You may find the same as well.
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01-11-2023, 01:33 PM #12
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01-11-2023, 03:05 PM #13
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Whoa, Whoa, Whoa, hold the horses there. If you have a reasonable access to the breaker/fuse panel in the rear, there is no good reason that you cannot just unplug the OEM converter/charger, install a standalone converter/charger that is LFP compatible, and run the DC cables over to your present breaker/fuse panel. If the OEM converter can be removed, you could do that, but at a minimum, you just unplug it from the 120VAC or unwire it if there is no plug in. Remove the 12VDC cables from the fuse panel and wire in your new floor mount stand alone Lithium charger/converter.
And if I'm not mistaken, those "all in one" breaker/fuse panels can have the built in converter charger replaced with a Lithium one without replacing the whole panel. There are definitely other options than replacing the entire breaker/fuse panel.2016 F350 CrewCab Dually
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01-11-2023, 03:08 PM #14
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01-11-2023, 03:20 PM #15
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Great idea! I've given it lots of thought and am doing the same thing. I was planning to expand my solar footprint anyway....why add another device and more work! The solar can charge while I am driving when the batteries require it. I've been allowing my OEM 225A alternator to trickle charge my older LiPO4 batteries while driving and it's been fine. I'm good with simpler...
Also I am not a ful-timer so my answers and rationale are likely different from others......Last edited by COGrandDes; 01-11-2023 at 03:23 PM.
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01-11-2023, 03:27 PM #16
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01-12-2023, 06:23 AM #17
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LMAO Full stop captain. LOL
From everything that I have read so far, the WFCO 8735 is fully integrated. And correct me if I'm wrong. Some other all in one models have a module that you can replace to be lithium compatible but not this one apparently. The replacement that is lithium compatible is PD 4135. Its not a big panel like in the larger 5th wheels but its just not a flexible. Just another mod to do.
Here's a few pics that I found on here.
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01-12-2023, 06:26 AM #18
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01-12-2023, 06:35 AM #19
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My mind is back at ease now that I've read members keeping the 7-pin as is. I just got worried after seeing and reading on the web the issues surrounding the alternator not realizing that they had altered the original setup.
I will stay the course with my project phases and if I see any issues come up I will simply disconnect PIN 4 at the trailer end as suggested.
Thanks you all.Steph & Lise
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01-12-2023, 06:48 AM #20
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Well, it looks like you are correct. I knew that there are some that you can just change the converter/charger without changing the entire panel, but I also did NOT know that there were some that you couldn't change out just the converter/charger. Looks like you drew the short straw on this one.....sorry. If you are like me, it's just another project on the seemingly long list of possible projects to undertake.
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