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    Posted: 28 Nov 2018 at 10:18pm
Originally posted by Preston

Have converter problem. Is warranty with manufacture not FR? Also what is the mpg when F-150 towing pod?
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Yes, WFCO has the warranty on the converter. If it is within the first year, your dealer should assist under the FR warranty. If it is out of factory warranty, the converter is still covered for the second year by WFCO's warranty. That is what happened with us. I dealt directly with WFCO to get the defective one replaced.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Nov 2018 at 1:26pm
Originally posted by Preston

Also what is the mpg when F-150 towing pod?
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We get 12-15 MPG when pulling the pod. Low-to-high depends mostly on wind.
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My reply was for Glue Guy.
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Direct Link To This Post 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?
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Aug 2018 at 6:02pm
Thanks Fred:)
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Aug 2018 at 5:55pm
I'll take your word it says the same thing, Mike. Smile My reading comprehension skills aren't that good. Thanks for posting it.

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Direct Link To This Post 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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Direct Link To This Post 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?

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Direct Link To This Post 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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Direct Link To This Post 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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