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Smart converter charger extends RV battery by fighting sulfation during storage. Multistage charging process switches modes to ensure a quick, complete charge. Converts AC shore power to DC power to run 24V loads at the campground.
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This smart converter charger converts AC shore power into DC power and uses the Charge Wizard multistage charging system to charge your battery bank. If your RV already has a stock converter charger, it will need to be removed to ensure this unit operates properly.
Using the built-in Charge Wizard, the converter charger automatically switches voltages while the battery bank charges. This accelerates the charge, but also helps extend battery life by adjusting the voltage during the different modes. This charger is compatible with flooded lead acid, AGM, and gel batteries.
Charging Modes
The system includes a number of safety features. It has a reverse polarity protection that will protect the converter if the battery is hooked up incorrectly. Additionally, the unit includes protection for overvoltage, undervoltage, and overcurrent, which can damage your equipment, as well as the converter. It also has GFCI protection that shuts off power when there is a current imbalance. The built-in cooling fan also removes excess heat from the unit. The fan speed is proportional to the internal temperature on the converter, so when the power demand is low, the fan will operate quietly.
The Converter Status Remote Pendant (sold separately) monitors the converter's charging status. It also allows you to manually override the charge process to verify the unit is operating properly. The pendant uses a flashing green LED to indicate what charging mode is active. It easily connects to the converter's accessory port with the attached cable.
The converter mounts horizontally inside your RV in a dry location with ventilation. However, as long as the unit has sufficient ventilation, it can also be mounted vertically. The mounting hardware is not included.
The DC output terminals wire to the battery bank. The AC in cord plugs into a 120V 3-wire grounded source.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (1409 Customer Reviews)
Smart converter charger extends RV battery by fighting sulfation during storage. Multistage charging process switches modes to ensure a quick, complete charge. Converts AC shore power to DC power to run 24V loads at the campground.I have 2 of these. One just literally burned up after two years of very light duty, as it is only used as a backup for solar. I just purchased 2 more as a replacement and spare. None of them were shipped in the original packaging or with documentation. All were just put in a box with a piece of paper for padding.
etrailer always has the hard to find parts and shipping is so quick witch means jobs go out the door faster
etrailer should take some lessons from Amazon. When multiple products are sent to a distributor in a large box or pallet, the individual items should then be shipped for an order in a secure package. etrailer simply slapped a label on the manufacturer’s flimsy carton and tossed it to USPS who succeeded it breaking the single stran of tape around the box. When I received the package, the box was totally opened on one end and the inverter mounting tab was bent. Not the delivery I would expect for a $600+ item.
We utilized the Progressive Dynamics Inteli-Power RV Converter and lithium Battery Charger as part of our lead acid to Lithium upgrade for our Aliner RV. We had several manufacturers to choose from but are very pleased with our decision to go with this product. It’s performance remains steadfast after the first year in service, its quiet, efficient, reliable and perhaps best of all MADE IN AMERICA! The multi stage smart charging g work flawlessly with our Lithium battery system. 100% recommendations from this satisfied us timer!
I’m not able to give a good review as the product arrived damaged. However the box was not damaged and the product was well wrapped in bubble wrap. But further investigation I found the fuse strip with several of the holders bent and will not accept a fuse. It appears this damage was done at the factory as this is deep inside the converter.
I have a mobile tech coming this afternoon to install and hope he may be able to fix. I would like your advise if I should have him try to install this unit considering the damage. If not I would need a replacement ASAP as I’m leaving this Friday for a 7 night trip and will need by Wednesday for a Thursday installation if we cannot rectify the terminal situation. I’m looking forward to installing the latest technology as I have an 05, 27 ft Holiday Rambler Alumascape. My unit is completely dead no power except 110.
Please review the pic's and let me know your immediate recommendation.
It works great. Exactly what I needed. 1969 Airstream
I wasn't sure if I was able to do this job myself. Our last converter was making a high pitch sound that drove her crazy. I could not hear it. But I labeled all the wiring before disconnecting them from the original one. It was a pain being on the floor to do the work, but probably save 500. By not taking it to a dealer. Make sure to get the same exact model number of the one you have before you order your part. You can do it.
It is functioning well and providing the distribution of 12 volt to lights and usb as detailed. It took me a while to install it, as I had many other things to finish in my "bare bones"van, before I got around to installing it. I haven't had an opportunity to test the AC input as yet, but I am confident it will function well in that capacity too. I appreciate you staff's rapid reply, when I had a technical question. Thank you.
It works great I use it to charge 400ah of lithium batteries almost daily in my Travato 59k very reliable no problems at all. The installation was very easy. The only thing I would change is I would have bought the 60amp version instead of the 40amp version since the batteries I bought have a 150amp BMS and could easily handle the extra 20 amps but at the time I didn’t know that. Great product and e trailer is a great company with great customer support and very knowledgeable staff 100% satisfied!
Installation of PD9260C into Parallax 7300 power distribution panel
I purchased the Progressive Dynamics PD9260 to replace the power converter in my 2007 Airstream. My trailer had a Parallax7300 power distribution and power converter (AC to DC) installed from Airstream. I decided to replace just the power converter after it had failed. The PD9260C fit perfectly where the previous converter was installed with very little modification or effort.
I simply removed the older converter, removed some standoffs where the previous converters circuit board was mounted along with the old fan, and then drilled some holes to mount the PD9260 in the mounting tray of the old unit. I wired the new converter to the existing connections and tried it out. Everything worked as expected.
I installed this in my camp with 400 watts of solar an a LFP04 battery with a generator hookup. I use the lithium charge profile and it works great. It runs my 12v rv refrigerator with no issue.
The converter was for a trailer i was building . I have had it on shore power through many storms and it has not let me down once. I'm in Texas now with my trailer and it is still going strong . it runs 2 air conditioners around the clock. great product ,I would recommend for anybody
About a year ago I bought a Progressive Dynamics Inteli-Power RV Converter for my vintage trailer. Coupled with solar panels, 2 deep cycle batteries, and the attendant wiring and fusing, it makes a great Power Distribution Center for both AC and DC in my trailer. I am very pleased with its versatility and value. It is one of the few "all-in-one" AC/DC Power Distribution systems. It is robust enough to run all of my DC systems while connected to "shore power," and charge the batteries at the same time. There are plenty of slots for AC breakers and DC fuses. I would buy this item again.
Very concerned about this. Unit arrived via USPS in an unmarked cardboard box with zero packing. There was at least of clearance on sides which means it was banging around in the box the whole trip. Looks like a return. No hardware, or screws included. It wasn't even in a bag and "manual" is a corner-stapled 8.5x11 photocopy.
I wasn't planning on installing this right away, and now I'm thinking about returning because I don't want to have problems down the line due to unseen damage or broken solder joints. Very sketchy.
It was an exact fit for my RV. The converter has been working great since I installed it.
The charging profile for LiFePo4 is simpler than lead-acid, so it seems weird that all distribution panels don't support it, but this is one of the few reasonably priced ones that does, and it's been working great.
I purchased the 200 w inverter and purchased a brand new inch pound torque wrench and it tells me to torque them down to 200 inch pounds. The positive went on just fine and the negative one snapped! I am so angry right now! Do I tear all this apart? Return this one?
The product came two days earlier than expected. It was packaged nicely and well protected. The instructions were easy to follow. It looks and feels like a wuality unit. I installed it in minutes and it’s working great!
I bought this for a cargo trailer conversion. It's perfect! Came with good instructions and templates. I won't hesitate to purchase another in the future.
The odering and install was the easy part. Finding its location was the most diffucult.
A little bit confusing when speaking with sale team, received conflicting information regarding converters application. Shipping was fast but converter container was damaged and poorly packed for sensitive electronics. Previous business with etrailer has been stellar. May be awhile before I can hookup converter, so hopeful nothing was damaged!
It can go from lead acid AGM to lithium in a flick of a switch !
It is intillegent can can float and trickle , no more FULL on like the OEM.
So far so good!
Was sent as a used unit with minor scratches. When it arrived it was missing an A/c circuit block that had been removed. Actually was cut out of the circuit board.
The folks at etrailer helped me choose the correct replacement converter. I placed the order over the phone and it shipped the same day. Ordered on a Thursday and received just two days later on Saturday. The replacement converter is installed and working like a charm.
Seems to work well as a replacement for my wfco converter when I transitioned to lifepo4 batteries.
Wiring was a little challenging, additional documentation would be helpful.
Also needed to modify the size of the mounting hole.
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Michael
10/14/2022
This is a follow-up after 1 year. The replacement unit that was purchased a year ago is still in service albeit very seldom used solar backup. The second unit of the 2 originally purchased just died a couple months ago after 2.5 years of moderate use.