This video saved me a lot of money and saved our vacation far from home. I bought a converter board overnight from Amazon and replaced it in thirty minutes in my Airstream. Thanks very much.
Thanks for the main board video. I'm gonna order a lithium model for my existing 35amp. This video gives me the confidence to do what's needed to put PV on my rig w/ a lithium battery. Thanks!
Replacing the main board looks real easy when the panel is relatively clear of other wires but in reality the control panel will have a LOT of other wires running throughout! Plus it will likely be in a difficult place to access like on the floor. Fishing the wires back in will take a bit of time and patience! Wish this old lady luck. Will report back in about 2 weeks after my new main board arrives. I will say, if you call WFCO for tech support they are absolutely fantastic! One week later. New main board installed. I took my time and double checked everything with a volt meter. Took about 1 hour start to finish. I am getting (according to the meter which is a cheapy) 116v on AC side and 13.68-13.69v on DC side. That is what I was getting a couple months back when I was checking because an RV shop was telling me only 3v at converter and 3v in the battery. Converter seemed to work fine up until about 2 weeks ago when it quite completely. I am wondering if anyone here knows if and/or why a converter might work intermittently?
I wish you would have shown where the transfer switch wires connected to the main panel. Would you use pigtails to run to the 30Amp breaker? I want to have my solar generator able to power my 30amp service inside my RV, so would I need this transfer switch, or just wire the Anderson connector panel mount connection directly to the 30amp breaker? Very helpful video, but this is the only part you left out. Thanks for this very educational video! On second thought, I should connect my wiring from the Anderson panel mount connectors for my solar generator to the DC side pos and neg bus screws- same as the wires from the inverter thus bypassing the inverter in this system as my solar generator is producing 30 amp, 12 volt DC Power.
Question, does the alternator current to charge the house batteries connect to the charger? I am not charging the house batts while the engine is running. Thanks, very good information!
I'm still a bit confused as to where the 120volt output is connected. Is this connected to the power converter? If so, does it connect to one of the breakers in the converter?
Great video! Hey I'm getting 13.70 to my dc side on fuse panel but I'm not getting 13.70 on the fuse block on battery positive wire. New converter that's only getting ac power in but not DC out. Does this sound like I have a bad fuse panel? Thanks
I have the wf-600-th model. What is the white AC output wire? What is it hooked up too? I cannot reset my 7amp circuit breaker on my inverter either. My inverter has no lights lit up. I tested the battery cables going to it and they are at 13.58v
Quick question, I have a 8935 p in my truck camper, and want to upgrade to lithium batteries, can I install an 8955-AD with out having any issues? Or can I only replace with the 8935-AD? Thanks for your time
In this video's senario I observe a 30 Amp Main (Good) and a 20 Amp Converter, my current breaker is 30-15 should I upgrade to a 20 amp for the converter?
Can you wire your inverter into the generator wiring in your transfer switch to your 8955 to power the 120 V in your trailer? Do you need to shut off your converter breaker then to use your inverter?
my 1989 terry resort has stock 30 amp fuse panel i ordered the wfco 30 amp an i got the 55 amp wf-8955 model.... can i still use this on my 30 amp system? i dont have any batteries but may add 1 or 2
I've got a 2007 Keystone, Laredo 27RL - my 12 VDC seems to be out at all lights,fans, etc. When I cycle the 110 VAC breaker that powers the inverter, the 12 VDC power seems to come on only momentarily then completely nothing again. No warning LEDs are apparent at the 15 amp fuses (blown fuse indicators) so would/could this be an indicator that the power A/C to D/C inverter is failed - and would a replacement be available from WFCO directly if a part number is found?? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks and great video!!!
Nice video....I have a wfco wf-8735p model charger working very well, I want to do an update for a 12v 250ah gel battery and I wanted to know if the charger (wfco wf-8735p) can charge it without any problem. ...could you guide me if I can do that update?...thanks
It seemed there were input wires with and without a delay before the click of the switch. On the transfer switch supplied for a WFCO inverter on a 2022 Rockwood travel trailer are there two set of 111-120V input wires? One for generator with the delay and one for shore power? If not it would make perfect sense to plug the 30 amp power cable from the trailer input directly into the external generator. Was this auto transfer switch configured differently for a motorhome with a inboard generator?
On my 2022 Flagstaff 27BHWS TT do I need a transfer switch? Transfer switch is throwing me off. I want to replace my WFCO 1000 watt inverter with a 2000 watt inverter and was not planning on a transfer switch... My generator's will be external and plan on connecting as if it were shore power... I feel like I'm missing something here...
Question about the dc volt measurement at the converter, If there is no battery connected as demonstrated then would the normal voltage read approx 13.6 always or could it be less. I have a unit that is giving power however is only registering 13.1, based on trouble shooting in the manual it states should be 13.6 VDC (+/- 0.2). If I am only getting 13.1 does this mean the unit is starting to fail and needs replacing?
Not sure if replies are still being offered, but my 9855 will not power 12V circuits when the battery is not fully charged or it is disconnected at the battery. Why would that be? I looked at 40A reverse polarity fuses and they were not blown, but didn't test for continuity. Also, I did not test the shore power input to the 12V panel. (Update: just checked converter terminals and there is no 12V power,, so I suppose this confirms the converter has died in my 2009 T@DA...) There was power to the other outlets and devices connected to the 120V breakers. Any thoughts would be appreciated because I jumped to the conclusion a battery had to be installed for 12V circuits to work and the converter on the bottom was just a fancy battery charger. Thanks!
So I found a problem with my wig-8900 series and it’s a grounding block that goes to the floor , it has 8 smaller gauge wires to it and 2 large gauge wires to it on a 4 terminal block , where can I get a replacement block to fix this @wfxo ???
Great Video- I currently have a WF-8560 and looking to replace it with one that has Auto detect or maybe simple replace the board with a lithium model...Let me know if this is possible ?? The instructions are great.
This was a lot of basic stuff, but still a great reminder refresher on Converter/chargers, inverters and ATS's. Question do you have any experience with large inverters that feed one leg of an Electrical Panel on RV's that have an Energy Management System installed.
Hello, i am replacing my failing 13 year old elx-45 convertor/power center with a new WFCO P8945 power center and convertor, do you have any videos or if not, just basic advice or tips? thanks
Great video. Very informative. It could be improved with some simple editing such as removing the pauses as the camera is repositioned for the closeups. FYI - it’s not a “square drive” screwdriver; it’s called a “Robertson” screwdriver. 🇨🇦
Im plugged in to shore power 100% of the time. I need to replace my converter as it’s loud, erratic and causing flickering issues. Currently a 8955 installed but purchased an 8935 to replace (whoops). However, like I said, I’m always on power no boon-docking. Do you think the lower amperage converter will be an issue?
I have a 2016 Palomino Solaire 147X hybrid with a WFCO power converter with distribution panel Model WF-8955PEC.It shows a 13.6 VDC, 55A output. I need to replace the converter component only. I have no 12 v dc power, the converter is not charging the battery. How do I know the model of the converter component to order?
You would need a WF-8955-ad-mba. As for the voltage on the fuse board, if you are not reading the same voltage on both sides of the fuse then the fuse would be blown. The voltage is still present on one side of fuse but lower voltage than the other side. The voltage is still there to power the blown fuse LED, and they are correct in their statement that there is voltage but no amperage. Let me know if this doesn’t help.
My ac units don’t work what’s so ever, nor does my thermostat, could this be caused by a faulty converter? I get 110 to the ac system but not 12 anywhere ?
Somehow my converter on charge makes my furnace fan blow harder , I actually have to turn the charger breaker off to get the furnace to work. Also have never heard the fan energize once
Yes, wfcoelectronics.com/product/wf-8900-ad-mba-series/. Please call Power Pros Technical Support at 877-294-8997, Option 1 if you have any more questions.
Take it from a 25+ year video producer; fire your cameraman. Either that or plan your presentation a little better. He makes you wait way too long before he finally gets the shot you want; case in point around 14 minutes in.
If only every manufacturer would produce and post videos of this high value life would be so much easier. Thank you for this.
This video saved me a lot of money and saved our vacation far from home. I bought a converter board overnight from Amazon and replaced it in thirty minutes in my Airstream. Thanks very much.
Glad it helped! If you need further assistance please contact WFCO Power Pros at 877-294-8997 or visit our website wfcoelectronics.com.
Thanks for the main board video. I'm gonna order a lithium model for my existing 35amp. This video gives me the confidence to do what's needed to put PV on my rig w/ a lithium battery. Thanks!
Excellent video. Answered many of my questions. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the informative video! Helped me to diagnose my problem and fix it!!
Very informative video. I am confident that I can resolve any issues going forward with my WFCO 8955.
Replacing the main board looks real easy when the panel is relatively clear of other wires but in reality the control panel will have a LOT of other wires running throughout! Plus it will likely be in a difficult place to access like on the floor. Fishing the wires back in will take a bit of time and patience! Wish this old lady luck. Will report back in about 2 weeks after my new main board arrives. I will say, if you call WFCO for tech support they are absolutely fantastic!
One week later. New main board installed. I took my time and double checked everything with a volt meter. Took about 1 hour start to finish. I am getting (according to the meter which is a cheapy) 116v on AC side and 13.68-13.69v on DC side. That is what I was getting a couple months back when I was checking because an RV shop was telling me only 3v at converter and 3v in the battery. Converter seemed to work fine up until about 2 weeks ago when it quite completely. I am wondering if anyone here knows if and/or why a converter might work intermittently?
This could be an early indication of a converter failure. Please contact Power Pros Technical Support at 877-294-8997, Option 1.
Thank you for the excellent video! It was very informative.
I wish you would have shown where the transfer switch wires connected to the main panel. Would you use pigtails to run to the 30Amp breaker? I want to have my solar generator able to power my 30amp service inside my RV, so would I need this transfer switch, or just wire the Anderson connector panel mount connection directly to the 30amp breaker? Very helpful video, but this is the only part you left out. Thanks for this very educational video! On second thought, I should connect my wiring from the Anderson panel mount connectors for my solar generator to the DC side pos and neg bus screws- same as the wires from the inverter thus bypassing the inverter in this system as my solar generator is producing 30 amp, 12 volt DC Power.
Question, does the alternator current to charge the house batteries connect to the charger? I am not charging the house batts while the engine is running.
Thanks, very good information!
I'm still a bit confused as to where the 120volt output is connected. Is this connected to the power converter? If so, does it connect to one of the breakers in the converter?
Great video! Hey I'm getting 13.70 to my dc side on fuse panel but I'm not getting 13.70 on the fuse block on battery positive wire. New converter that's only getting ac power in but not DC out. Does this sound like I have a bad fuse panel?
Thanks
I have the wf-600-th model. What is the white AC output wire? What is it hooked up too? I cannot reset my 7amp circuit breaker on my inverter either. My inverter has no lights lit up. I tested the battery cables going to it and they are at 13.58v
Well done, enjoyed your slow, detailed and thorough presentation.
Whatever, we couldn't see most of what he was talking about.
Glad you enjoyed it! Many thanks!
Quick question, I have a 8935 p in my truck camper, and want to upgrade to lithium batteries, can I install an 8955-AD with out having any issues? Or can I only replace with the 8935-AD?
Thanks for your time
So, does the wf-9855 (about 2018) support agm batteries as well as lead acid?
In this video's senario I observe a 30 Amp Main (Good) and a 20 Amp Converter, my current breaker is 30-15 should I upgrade to a 20 amp for the converter?
Can you wire your inverter into the generator wiring in your transfer switch to your 8955 to power the 120 V in your trailer? Do you need to shut off your converter breaker then to use your inverter?
I would like to see break down of WF-8735-AD of wiring and how everything works on it.
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A lot of great information thanks.
my 1989 terry resort has stock 30 amp fuse panel i ordered the wfco 30 amp an i got the 55 amp wf-8955 model.... can i still use this on my 30 amp system? i dont have any batteries but may add 1 or 2
I've got a 2007 Keystone, Laredo 27RL - my 12 VDC seems to be out at all lights,fans, etc. When I cycle the 110 VAC breaker that powers the inverter, the 12 VDC power seems to come on only momentarily then completely nothing again. No warning LEDs are apparent at the 15 amp fuses (blown fuse indicators) so would/could this be an indicator that the power A/C to D/C inverter is failed - and would a replacement be available from WFCO directly if a part number is found?? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks and great video!!!
Nice video....I have a wfco wf-8735p model charger working very well, I want to do an update for a 12v 250ah gel battery and I wanted to know if the charger (wfco wf-8735p) can charge it without any problem. ...could you guide me if I can do that update?...thanks
It seemed there were input wires with and without a delay before the click of the switch. On the transfer switch supplied for a WFCO inverter on a 2022 Rockwood travel trailer are there two set of 111-120V input wires? One for generator with the delay and one for shore power? If not it would make perfect sense to plug the 30 amp power cable from the trailer input directly into the external generator. Was this auto transfer switch configured differently for a motorhome with a inboard generator?
Please call Power Pro Tech Support at 877-294-8997, and we can help you.
On my 2022 Flagstaff 27BHWS TT do I need a transfer switch? Transfer switch is throwing me off. I want to replace my WFCO 1000 watt inverter with a 2000 watt inverter and was not planning on a transfer switch... My generator's will be external and plan on connecting as if it were shore power... I feel like I'm missing something here...
Question about the dc volt measurement at the converter, If there is no battery connected as demonstrated then would the normal voltage read approx 13.6 always or could it be less. I have a unit that is giving power however is only registering 13.1, based on trouble shooting in the manual it states should be 13.6 VDC (+/- 0.2). If I am only getting 13.1 does this mean the unit is starting to fail and needs replacing?
This depends on where you're doing the testing. Please call Power Pro Technical support at 877-294-8997, Option 1.
Not sure if replies are still being offered, but my 9855 will not power 12V circuits when the battery is not fully charged or it is disconnected at the battery. Why would that be? I looked at 40A reverse polarity fuses and they were not blown, but didn't test for continuity. Also, I did not test the shore power input to the 12V panel. (Update: just checked converter terminals and there is no 12V power,, so I suppose this confirms the converter has died in my 2009 T@DA...) There was power to the other outlets and devices connected to the 120V breakers. Any thoughts would be appreciated because I jumped to the conclusion a battery had to be installed for 12V circuits to work and the converter on the bottom was just a fancy battery charger. Thanks!
It sounds like you need to replace your converter. Please contact Power Pro Technical support at 8777-294-8997, Option 1.
So I found a problem with my wig-8900 series and it’s a grounding block that goes to the floor , it has 8 smaller gauge wires to it and 2 large gauge wires to it on a 4 terminal block , where can I get a replacement block to fix this @wfxo ???
Very informative, thank you very much
How do I get my hands on one of those 12v distribution boards?
My GFCI outlets with no push buttons are not working. Is there any reset on this unit? Or do the GFCI run through this unit? I see no GFCI breaker.
ok what kind of breakers do these use, the one i have now uses QT breakers
How do i turn off the battery charger without adding more equipment?
Good show thanks And God Bless
Our pleasure!
Great Video- I currently have a WF-8560 and looking to replace it with one that has Auto detect or maybe simple replace the board with a lithium model...Let me know if this is possible ?? The instructions are great.
This was a lot of basic stuff, but still a great reminder refresher on Converter/chargers, inverters and ATS's. Question do you have any experience with large inverters that feed one leg of an Electrical Panel on RV's that have an Energy Management System installed.
Hello, i am replacing my failing 13 year old elx-45 convertor/power center with a new WFCO P8945 power center and convertor, do you have any videos or if not, just basic advice or tips? thanks
we need videos for DYI'er
When wireing from box I'd assume the AC ground gos back out to shore power and then DC ground comes off third party natural bar to frame?
Yes, typically.
As to the previous question, would it not be recommended to replace an 8935 with an 8955 unit?
My guess would be wire size. A 55 amp draw requires thicker copper wires than 35 amp will.
Great video. Very informative. It could be improved with some simple editing such as removing the pauses as the camera is repositioned for the closeups. FYI - it’s not a
“square drive” screwdriver; it’s called a “Robertson” screwdriver. 🇨🇦
Im plugged in to shore power 100% of the time. I need to replace my converter as it’s loud, erratic and causing flickering issues. Currently a 8955 installed but purchased an 8935 to replace (whoops). However, like I said, I’m always on power no boon-docking. Do you think the lower amperage converter will be an issue?
You should be perfectly fine if you're always plugged into shore power.
Seems like audio isn't working from my end on this video
Awesome 👍 thanks for the video
Thank you!
Well I can't edit so I had add a new comment lol is there a fuse I could pull to disable the battery charger
I have a 2016 Palomino Solaire 147X hybrid with a WFCO power converter with distribution panel Model WF-8955PEC.It shows a 13.6 VDC, 55A output. I need to replace the converter component only. I have no 12 v dc power, the converter is not charging the battery. How do I know the model of the converter component to order?
WF-8955-MBA
You would need a WF-8955-ad-mba. As for the voltage on the fuse board, if you are not reading the same voltage on both sides of the fuse then the fuse would be blown. The voltage is still present on one side of fuse but lower voltage than the other side. The voltage is still there to power the blown fuse LED, and they are correct in their statement that there is voltage but no amperage. Let me know if this doesn’t help.
My ac units don’t work what’s so ever, nor does my thermostat, could this be caused by a faulty converter? I get 110 to the ac system but not 12 anywhere ?
Hi Daniel, give our tech support a call at 877-2994-8997 and they will be able to assist you!
Somehow my converter on charge makes my furnace fan blow harder , I actually have to turn the charger breaker off to get the furnace to work. Also have never heard the fan energize once
HI Heather, give our tech support a call at 877-294-8997 and they'll be able to assist you. Thanks!
Is there one with all 3
220v
120v
12v
?
No, if you have further questions please call. Power Pro Technical support at 877-294-8997, Option 1.
Well done video. Clear explanations.
Glad you enjoyed it
Good job like the video
Thanks derrick
is there a lifepo4 replacement for the 8955AN
Yes, wfcoelectronics.com/product/wf-8900-ad-mba-series/. Please call Power Pros Technical Support at 877-294-8997, Option 1 if you have any more questions.
If someone who's not familiar with using a multimeter uses this video and starts probing around, they are going to get fried.🌩🔌⚡
are the reverse polarity fuses regular fuses?
They are regular fuses but 40 amps are hard to find, I had to order them.
Si mi generador no prende el ventilador está bueno lo tengo con una pila conectada la rv a la luz del park
Need a user friendly switch instead of auto detect lithium feature 😢😢😢
Terrible audio........stoped at the 2:00 mark.
Thank you for your input. We're always trying to improve.
Yes. Left audio channel only. Nothing in the right channel.
the sound is not good I am quite disappointed
I think the entire video was recorded in mono. It only has left audio channel.
Take it from a 25+ year video producer; fire your cameraman. Either that or plan your presentation a little better. He makes you wait way too long before he finally gets the shot you want; case in point around 14 minutes in.
Thank you for your suggestions. We're always trying to improve.
Can I use the 8955 where I have an 8900?