Upgrade to a Smart RV Converter Charger. Is It worth it?

Upgrading your RV to a smart Multi stage Converter Charger is one thing you can do to help your RV batteries last longer and charge faster. Here are the Smart Converters that are tops on my list.

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[Acheron]

Outstanding video. My OEM controller failed a week ago, now going thru this exact decision process. Greatly appreciated.

[marshallhall]

I waited to watch this video, I thought it’s not really for me. So I finally got some extra time and I just watched this video I am super impressed it completely explained the difference between inverters and converts! Very helpful video thank you!

[prodigy]

Very well explained and analogie.
A lot of people don't understand what's going on with the solar controller and then the converter.
Which confuses people. Great job.
You don't need to change out your converter with a lithium upgrade, but it's best if you want to recover faster to 100 %

[melissabuyshouses]

Thank you for being the only one who takes the time to explain this

[matthewknight]

I replaced my old converter with the 100 Amp power max. It's great really. It will charge a big bank of batteries and run everything much better than the one that came factory on our holiday rambler. We have 1800 watts of solar and a leaf power wall for our 120 but I kept all the 12 volt stuff too. I like victron it's nice but expensive.

[christopherbuckley]

I have not purchased an RV yet, but I have been watching numerous YouTube videos regarding the topic including upgrades and just plain travel videos. Your videos offer excellent tips and advice. I think that I would lean towards going with a total lithium install or retrofit. Great information as always.

[johndavidson]

Love your explanations, your voice is also great. Keep producing.

[mikebrand]

I know this is an 'old' video, but you used great analogies. Well Done

[jefflaymon]

We just bought a smart battery charger at Walmart. We don’t have the money to buy an expensive converter. The old converter was making weird noises so I disconnected the fan and the primary on the transformer and we got a 15 amp charger and it does a good job. With one solar panel and a 700 watt generator we only pay out $30-$40 a month for gas and oil for the generator that has a 2stroke engine. We plan to get more solar panels

[danathain]

I always like the way you can explain and demonstrate concepts for lay RVer’s like me. Thank you

[johndolezal]

Your explanation was very good. I'm glad your around for us newbies.

[EarlBalentine]

Great Video, why not leave the acid battery controller where it is, power off circuit breaker to controller. Install new controller in the front bay on the 5th wheel trailer near the batteries. Run your POS & NEG cables from new controller directly to your lithium batteries? If you ever decide to go back to acid batteries discount new controller and turn old old controller at circuit breaker.?

[clarkpeters]

BOY do I wish I had seen this a few months ago! Put an older charger (10 amp) on my brand new wet lead plate battery, and forgot about it, until I saw the battery smoking. Killed that battery, wasted money, put our “home away from home” in a precarious position. AND I had to get a new battery. Lesson learned.

[PearsonParty]

Thanks for doing this video. I am upgrading my RV electrical from the original '91 model...yeah 32 years old and I want to add some upgrades to it (electrical slides, addl plugs, etc.) This gives me the need for one and its so confusing otherwise. Appreciate the clarity!

[bvar]

what if you have lithium batteries, will i need a differnt convertoer?

[richeastmain]

Our lead acid batteries are much healthier after changing to a 3 stage converter.

[WonderWhatsNext]

I can swear in my new RV the fans on the converter have never gone on. I had it replaced under warranty by the dealer because we kept getting a high pitch squeal from the converter when two many DC items were running. The new one does not squeal now, but I check it over an over and I have never seen those fans spinning. Perhaps I should swap it with a different one. Also I would love to get your help with installing solar on my rig if that is something you would be interested in. We can talk in more detail if so. Safe travels and another great video.

[JohnstonJourneys]

Just replaced my single 12v batteries with dual 6v. Saw comments about how the factory convertor tends to kill batteries. Googled and boom of course you have a video. Should have checked your channel first haha

[khurtubise]

Brilliant video! You are a master at explaining and simplifying complex ideas. So appreciated! ❣️

[waynehogue]

Thanks again for explaining a technical issue in lay mans terms. I have enjoyed viewing your videos. Just discovered your channel as part of following along KYD!