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corn18 · 08-30-2021, 10:49 AM

Just ordered a single 206aH LiFePO4 battery. I have a WFCO 8955 C/C chassis mount that is not Li capable. Might add solar later, but not sure when.

Based on threads I have read on here, I think I want a Progressive Dynamics C/C. But when I go to their website, the lithium C/C's are lithium only. I don't think I want to lose the capability to do FLA batteries.

So, do I just get the PD C/C and have lithium only charge capability or go with the WFCO 9855LIS that has FLA and Li capability?

ttavasc · 08-30-2021, 11:05 AM

Check out the Progressive Dynamics PD4655VL at bestconverter.com rather than the PD4655LiV. This model has a jumper to support Lithium batteries in addition to the usual array of lead acid batteries. This is the model I swapped out the c/c on the 8955 in my ORV last spring for. At the moment I'm still running Trojan T-125's but it's set to support Lithium at some point in the future if I decide to go that route.

corn18 · 08-30-2021, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ttavasc

Check out the Progressive Dynamics PD4655VL at bestconverter.com rather than the PD4655LiV. This model has a jumper to support Lithium batteries in addition to the usual array of lead acid batteries. This is the model I swapped out the c/c on the 8955 in my ORV last spring for. At the moment I'm still running Trojan T-125's but it's set to support Lithium at some point in the future if I decide to go that route.

That one won't work for me because my current 8955 is a floor mount. But, I looked around that site and the Boondocker series looks like just what I need.

https://www.bestconverter.com/Boondo...l#.YS0Rky1h0qw

What do you think?

Mark_K5LXP · 08-30-2021, 11:41 AM

Seems you could keep your current converter, possibly even in place as a standby/spare.

Mark B.
Albuquerque, NM

ttavasc · 08-30-2021, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by corn18

That one won't work for me because my current 8955 is a floor mount. But, I looked around that site and the Boondocker series looks like just what I need.

https://www.bestconverter.com/Boondo...l#.YS0Rky1h0qw

What do you think?

It looks like that is a good fit for your needs. Best Converter has good support so if you have any questions hit the "Ask Randy" link on the main page. When I got my PD4655VL with the optional pendant there weren't any instructions related to the pendant installation. I emailed them through that link and got a prompt response to resolve the issue.

corn18 · 08-30-2021, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark_K5LXP

Seems you could keep your current converter, possibly even in place as a standby/spare.

Mark B.
Albuquerque, NM

I thought about that. I would prefer to put the new converter up in the front compartment where the batteries are, anyway, so leaving the old one in place wouldn't be an issue. Lots of space and easy to run the 110V romex up there.

corn18 · 08-30-2021, 03:13 PM

I took a look at my wiring with the current converter. It is plugged into a 20A receptacle on the back of my power panel per the power panel wiring diagram. But the breaker on the front for the converter is only 15A. Can I replace that 15A breaker for the converter with a 20A breaker? Not sure I need a 20A breaker, but it would allow me to look at 100A converter/chargers.

Also, it looks like I can just mount the new Li C/C up with the batteries and I'm done. Just unplug the current converter from 110V and the short 12V line running to the power panel. The current line running from the batteries to the power panel will carry the converter 12V to the panel when hooked to shore power.