How to Choose a Replacement Power Center for a 2006 Forest River Wildwood

Updated 02/10/2025 | Published 02/04/2025

Question:

Is this an appropriate replacement the power center for 2006 Forest River Wildwood? Current system is a mess.

asked by: Jeff H

Current Power Center on 2006 Forest River Wildwood
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Expert Reply:

Hey Jeff! So in order to find the correct replacement power center for your trailer, you'll just need to know the amp rating of the charge converter.

So for instance, the Progressive Dynamics 4000 Series RV Converter w/ Charge Wizard and AC/DC Distribution Panel # PD4060K you're looking at is an AC/DC panel with a 60 amp rating, so if that's what your current converter is then this'll work great.

Feel free to come back and let me know what you have in the comments and I'd be happy to see what we have for you!

expert reply by: Bryce D

Jeff

2/6/2025

Thanks for getting back Bryce, I unhooked the converter when I bought the trailer (seller had it hooked into marine "starter" batteries). 12V system was blinking and random crackles coming from the panel. No 12V right now but as per the image, 14 fuses (presumably to 14 items?) I've already replace a few 12V lights with 120v so can get by on the 12 supplied with the PD4060K. Adding either 2 AGM 100AH deep cycles or 1 100AH lithium when I redo the system. Can't get to the converter to see its rating but, when wiring up the PD4060K, don't I just have to stay within the rating of its converter? Thanks again for your guidance, Jeff

Bryce D.

2/7/2025

@Jeff Yes Jeff, that's correct.

Jeff

2/7/2025

@BryceD Hi Bryce, Still confused... I'm trying to find an all-in-one solution that will replace my complete power system. I thought the # PD4060K would cover that since in comes with a converter. Are you saying I need the # PD4060K + the # PD9260C ? Or, is there a complete panel that include both? Thanks, Jeff

Bryce D.

2/7/2025

@Jeff Hey Jeff sorry for the confusion. The Progressive Dynamics # PD9260C is a direct replacement for the PD9160A, but if you wanted the converter charger plus and AC/DC panel then you'd only want the Progressive Dynamics 4000 Series RV Converter w/ Charge Wizard and AC/DC Distribution Panel # PD4060K.

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Jeff

2/6/2025

Was able to fit my phone in and grab a pict. The converter is: Progressive Dynamics Inteli-Power PD9160A Input: 105-130 VAC, 60hZ 1000 Watts Output: 13.6 VDC, 60 Amp Hope that helps. Thanks again, Jeff

Bryce D.

2/7/2025

@Jeff Hey Jeff thanks for that, it looks like the Progressive Dynamics PD9200 Series Battery Converter Charger with Charge Wizard # PD9260C is the correct replacement.