Can I Replace My Centurion CS 2000 With The WFCO 25-Amp Power Center?  

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Hello William,

Welcome to etrailer, I'm glad you found us!

Yes, the WFCO Auto Detect RV Converter and AC/DC Distribution Panel # WF36FR you are looking at is actually what I would go with. Since your old Centurion CS 2000 has a 20-amp converter, the 25-amp WFCO gets you much closer to what you already have, so there is really no need to jump up to a 35-amp power center.

The 25-amp rating is for the 12V DC output of the converter and is separate from the 30-amp, 120V AC service coming into your camper. You can still use your 15-amp and 20-amp branch breakers. You will want to keep those breakers sized for the circuits and wiring already in the camper rather than changing them based on the amperage of the new converter.

The one thing you will want to check is the size of the opening where your Centurion is installed. The # WF36FR requires a 10-3/8 inch wide x 6 inch tall x 4 inch deep rough opening. I do not have a way to verify the size of the original opening in your 1999 Coachmen Viking Clipper 1235, so I would measure that before ordering. As long as you have the room for it, I would stick with the 25-amp # WF36FR you are already looking at.

One little tip when you make the swap, grab some painter's tape and label each wire before disconnecting it from the old power center. It takes an extra few minutes at the beginning, but it will save you a lot of time when you start wiring everything into the new one.

Are you getting the Viking ready for some camping trips, or just working on bringing some of the older equipment back to life?

expert reply by: Kate F

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