Go Power RV Converter and Smart Battery Charger – 12V – 35 Amp

Description

Go Power RV Power Converter – 34266167

Smart converter charger extends RV battery life 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 12V loads at the campground.

Features:

• Converter charger changes AC shore power to DC power to quickly charge your RV batteries
  • Provides continuous power to your DC breaker panel to run 12V loads
  • Works with flooded lead acid and AGM batteries
• Smart system monitors your RV’s batteries and automatically begins charging when needed
  • Multistage charging helps extend battery life
• Built-in safety features protect your RV’s electrical system

Specs:

• Application: 12V battery systems
• Rated power output: 430 watts
• Amperage output: 35 amps
• Voltage:
  • Input: 105 – 135 VAC
  • Output (no load): 14.4 VDC
  • Output (full load): >13.4 VDC
• Operating temperature range: 32 F to 113 F
• Cable length: 30″
• Dimensions: 9-3/4″ long x 7-3/4″ wide x 3-1/2″ tall
• Weight: 7 lbs
• 2-Year warranty

The smart converter charger converts AC shore power into DC power and uses a 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.

Automatic Multistage Charging System

Using a multistage charging system, 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 and AGM batteries only. Do not use gel cell batteries as they can be damaged by the higher voltages of this charger.

Charging Modes

1. Bulk: This mode charges at the full rated load for a quicker recharge time. As the name suggests, this is where the bulk of the charging happens. It typically charges the battery to at least 80% capacity.
2. Absorption: This mode provides controlled voltage to ensure a full charge. Once the battery reaches between 80% to 90% capacity, the absorption state will kick in and start charging at a regulated voltage.
3. Float: Once the battery reaches full charge, this mode maintains a lower voltage to compensate for self-discharge. This reduces battery stress and minimizes gassing and water loss.
4. Equalization: On flooded batteries, this mode activates to prevent stratification and sulfate buildup during extended float cycles. These two issues can damage a battery by causing the accumulation of acid at the bottom of the battery and hardened sulfate crystals on the battery plates. This mode is especially helpful when your battery is going unused during storage.

Safety Features

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. It has short circuit protection as well, which limits the current and reduces the output until the short has been fixed. Additionally, the over current protection includes cycle-by-cycle peak limiting and rated current limiting. 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 the fan will turn on and off slowly to minimize noise.

How It Installs

The smart converter charger mounts inside your RV in a dry location with ventilation. The DC output terminals wire to the battery bank. The AC in cord plugs into a 120V 3-wire grounded source.