Power Center Converter/Charger - LiFePO4 RV Upgrade - Part III
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- čas přidán 18. 07. 2020
- This is the final video for our LiFePO4 RV battery upgrade. We’ll replace the factory power center converter/charger with a board with the correct charge profile for LiFePO4 batteries.
RV: 2018 Coachmen Leprechaun 240FS
Old System Board: WFCO WF-8955-PEC power converter/charger (lead acid)
New System Board: WFCO WF-8950L2-MBA power converter/charger (lithium iron phosphate)
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Excellent! Enough information to get the job done, not so much to make it boring!
Glad you found it useful.
Thanks for the help! Just what I was looking for.
My pleasure. This system is still working great. Switching to LiFePO4 has been a game changer while dry camping. Take care.
Thanks much for the vid, I’m at that stage with my system.
It’s my pleasure. Here’s my rule of thumb, if there’s a video on my channel, it’s because the topic was completely new to me before I started. I hope the video helps. It’s been almost a year since the install, and the LiFePO4 batteries and charger are working great. Good luck!
Thanks man, I just received my order from Battleborn, and was hoping I could handle at least this part myself. I think your video gave me the confidence to tackle it. Battleborn sold it to me along with their battery. It is made by Progressive Dynamics, model PD4655LIV (55 amp). The full description on the BB website is: Progressive Dynamics Replacements WFCO RV Power Centers 55 Amp Lithium Converter.
That's great. They weren't packaging/selling power converters at that the time the video was made, so that's good to know. Best of luck with your install.
What is the actual Volts and Amps you are getting (real world) from this unit.Thanks
Sorry, I don't have the necessary tools to capture these metrics. The batteries are charged without issue when connected to shore power and I'm able to run the same set of DC appliances as before, with the only exception that I have more runtime capacity with the new LiFePO4 compared to the lead acid batteries.
I just purchased this for my camper. So what’s with the pig tail on (black wire) coming from the new converter? It’s got a twist cap on it and I’m not sure where it goes..
Thank you for the information. It important that the float voltage is 13.6 or slightly lower. That is the case here correct?
Correct. The float voltage should be just under 13.6 volts.
Very detailed video and exactly what I was looking for now that I'm getting ready to install the same model Lithium WFCO Power Center as yours. My question is, did you make any modifications between your vehicles alternator and the power center i.e., DC to DC charger? I ask because I'm hearing the alternator can wear out due to the higher voltage requirement it takes to charge lithium batteries while driving. Thanks.
Glad you found value in this video. I read the same thing about the alternator, but I did not make any changes. It’s probably something I should look into. It’s been a year since I performed this install and haven’t had any problems. You may want to give WFCO a call as they’re pretty good about answering questions. I should do the same. Best of luck with your install.
did you just drop in your lithium batteries where your old ones were? also how does your seven plug from tow vehicle charge your batteries? thanks for the video btw
I did, but I had to modify the stairwell compartment where they were housed as the Battleborn batteries were slightly bigger. I cut the stairwell and added a hinged door so that I could have enough clearance to drop them in at an angle. I talk about the modification in the first few minutes in Part II. czcams.com/video/n1O7osE1TiM/video.html I’m not sure about the tow plug as we haven’t completed our tow conversion on the Jeep yet. Glad you found value in the video.
Good video but burn that shirt 😂
Thanks! I guess I need to rewatch this video. Can't remember which shirt. ;-)