My RV has WFCO-8955PEC converter, it's for lead acid batteries, therefore I need to replace converter as my LiFePO4 batteries coming this week.
Multiple people in forums around here are reporting constant problems with WF-8955-AD converter and recommendation was instead go with Progressive Dynamics PD4655V, however there are quite a few forums that also report PD4655V does not charge fast off shore power and/or generator. My unit has built in Onan 30A generator and would like to be able to be able to charge at full capacity a battery bank with total capacity of 608Ah (8xLF304 304Ah 3.2V LiFePO4 batteries).
Looking for recommendations - to get new lithium converter + inverter vs all-in-one Victron Multiplus it is double the price; is it that much better too?
Multiple people in forums around here are reporting constant problems with WF-8955-AD converter and recommendation was instead go with Progressive Dynamics PD4655V, however there are quite a few forums that also report PD4655V does not charge fast off shore power and/or generator. My unit has built in Onan 30A generator and would like to be able to be able to charge at full capacity a battery bank with total capacity of 608Ah (8xLF304 304Ah 3.2V LiFePO4 batteries).
Looking for recommendations - to get new lithium converter + inverter vs all-in-one Victron Multiplus it is double the price; is it that much better too?
- Upgrade WFCO-8955PEC with:
- 55Amp Lithium converter PD4655V (~$300 upgrade) OR add Victron Orion (~$300) to converter side (not even sure if that is a good option found https://diysolarforum.com/threads/wfco-charger-converter-to-victron.37596/post-480885 but this is only for DC side; not for battery charging)
- Buy good quality 2000W inverter (~$300) - sadly I can't find any good inverters Renogy 2000W or Will's recommended GIANDEL 2200W Pure Sine Wave Power Inverter don't have that great of reviews)
- Leave WFCO-8955PEC as is:
- Install "Victron 12v Multiplus Compact 2000w Inverter 80A Battery Charger 120v" (~$1200)
- Disconnect WFCO-8955PEC converter side (this is another topic - what needs to be disconnected, I think that Victron would go to batteries directly; but existing WFCO converter would continue to power existing 12v circuits e.g. lights, usb ports, fans)
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