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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6285 |
Topic: Potential converter problem Posted: 28 Nov 2018 at 10:18pm |
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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GlueGuy
Senior Member Joined: 15 May 2017 Location: N. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 2627 |
Posted: 28 Nov 2018 at 1:26pm |
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bp
2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
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Preston
Newbie Joined: 29 Mar 2018 Location: MA Online Status: Offline Posts: 4 |
Posted: 28 Nov 2018 at 12:44pm |
My reply was for Glue Guy.
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Preston
2015 F-150 XLT |
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Preston
Newbie Joined: 29 Mar 2018 Location: MA Online Status: Offline Posts: 4 |
Posted: 28 Nov 2018 at 12:41pm |
Have converter problem. Is warranty with manufacture not FR? Also what is the mpg when F-150 towing pod?
Thanks
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Preston
2015 F-150 XLT |
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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Posted: 21 Aug 2018 at 6:02pm |
Thanks Fred:)
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Mike Carter
2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
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fwunder
Senior Member Joined: 04 Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 1676 |
Posted: 21 Aug 2018 at 5:55pm |
I'll take your word it says the same thing, Mike. My reading comprehension skills aren't that good. Thanks for posting it.
fred
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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Posted: 21 Aug 2018 at 5:01pm |
Fred. here is what WFCO says, sorry for length:
WFCO’s automatic three-stage converter handles every charging need for the RV while extending the battery’s life. In fact, well-maintained batteries should never need more than WFCO’s two-stage (Normal and Trickle) charging modes. Our Fast Charge third stage (Bulk) is for the rare times a battery needs extra-power charging. The WFCO Normal (Absorption) Mode alone is a powerhouse, capable of charging a fully-discharged battery in under three hours at 13.6 volts. When the RV is being used, the battery is kept readily charged in Normal Mode. However, if the converter detects no significant variation in current draw for approximately 44 continuous hours, our Trickle (Float) Mode automatically kicks in and brings the battery back to full charge. Maintaining full charging in this manner helps prevent stratification of the battery’s fluids, which can reduce the battery’s charge and longevity. For those cases when the battery charge drops significantly due to prolonged disuse, poor maintenance, or by significantly heavy system overloads, our 14.4 volt Fast Charge (Bulk) Mode kicks in. Our Fast Charge provides a maximum four-hour charge in order to prevent battery damage. This maximum time feature has been implemented to protect and extend the life of the battery. The problem with overcharging a battery is that it tends to convert the water molecules into oxygen and hydrogen gasses, which can deplete the water and leave a strong acid solution, possibly damaging the battery. WFCO’s smart engineering makes Normal and Trickle the only charging modes the RV battery should ever require when it’s properly maintained. |
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Mike Carter
2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
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fwunder
Senior Member Joined: 04 Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 1676 |
Posted: 21 Aug 2018 at 4:51pm |
Mike, Just a different way of saying it that makes more sense to me. BTW, I don't think the WFCO has an equalization mode, does it?
fred
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2014 RPod 178 => MyMods and Buying Habits
2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Posted: 21 Aug 2018 at 4:16pm |
fwounder,
Your explanation is no different than the charge voltages for a WFCO. 3 phase. |
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Mike Carter
2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Posted: 21 Aug 2018 at 4:14pm |
I disagree. Right out of the WFCO manual.
"The WFCO Normal (Absorption) Mode alone is a powerhouse, capable of charging a fully-discharged battery in under three hours at 13.6 volts. When the RV is being used, the battery is kept readily charged in Normal Mode." After significant time and no change in draw mine drops to 13.1 volts. That is float mode. I have and continue to monitor and it works fine. Where are you getting your info? |
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Mike Carter
2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
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