Lithium Iron Phosphate upgrade

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   Hello BTRice,
Look at my mods. It will have my LiFePO4 conversion. 

If your RPod has the same WFCO 8955 power center that our 2016 179 has, then these answers will apply.

1. No, you won't need to replace the fuse/breaker boards.
2. You just replace the converter module in the power center. If you are doing a conversion to LiFePO4, then you will need the WFCO 8950L2-MBA to replace the original. The 8950L2-MBA is suitable for the LiFePO4 battery as the original is meant for lead-acid batteries. The 8950L2-MBA will have the correct charging parameters.
3. See answer #2. 

Replacing the converter module is not that difficult. The hardest part is running the wires. Just pay attention to how the original wires are run and run the new wires to the same locations. It will make more sense when you open the power center and look at it.

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	Hello BTRice, Look at my mods. It will have my LiFePO4 conversion. If your RPod has the same WFCO 8955 power center that our 2016 179 has, then these answers will apply. 1. No, you won't need to replace the fuse/breaker boards. 2. You just replace the converter module in the power center. If you are doing a conversion to LiFePO4, then you will need the WFCO 8950L2-MBA to replace the original. The 8950L2-MBA is suitable for the LiFePO4 battery as the original is meant for lead-acid batteries. The 8950L2-MBA will have the correct charging parameters. 3. See answer #2. Replacing the converter module is not that difficult. The hardest part is running the wires. Just pay attention to how the original wires are run and run the new wires to the same locations. It will make more sense when you open the power center and look at it.
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BTRice Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 16 Nov 2021 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote BTRice Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 17 Nov 2021 at 2:15pm
	Hello all. Recently, my charger/converter (CC) stopped working so I figure now is as good a time as any to upgrade to LiFePO4. I have a few questions, hoping someone here is familiar with the process. I have a 2018 180. Questions: 1. Since the fuses and breakers are co-located in the "box" with the original CC, will I have to replace the fuse/breaker boards? 2. Can the new CC be installed in the area behind the factory CC or should I mount it elsewhere? 3. Can I just run the wires from the new CC to the fuse/breaker panels and leave the "box" in place? Thanks for any info you provide. Full disclosure, if you expose yourself by answering any/all of the above questions, I will probably ask more. I have a decent amount of electrical experience, but this is out of my wheelhouse. Thanks!