I just received a response from WFCO regarding any influence the converter may have on charging the trailer batteries during towing. Here's the response from WFCO along with my question to them.
Fri, Feb 2, 2018 7:15 am
John Klocek
[email protected]e
To JRTJH
The converter has nothing to do with charging the batteries When going down the road. It requires 110 volts AC to function. The alternator in the tow vehicle charge the battery direct through the 7 way plug.
John Klocek
WFCO Electronics
Power Pro Team Lead Technician
Phone: 574-294-8997
Email:
[email protected]
-----Original Message-----
From: John Hughes [mailto:
[email protected]]
Sent: Thursday, February 1, 2018 3:59 PM
To:
[email protected]
Subject: Technical Support
Technical Support
Name : John Hxxxxxx
Email Address : JRTJH@xxxxxx
Address : xxxxxxxx
City : xxxxxxxxxx
State : MI
Country : USA
Zip : xxxx
Phone : xxx xxx xxxx
Converter-model-number : 8955
Comments/Questions :
I have a WFCO power center in my fifth wheel (2014 Cougar). We are having a discussion on battery charging and I have a question about how (if it does) the converter plays into charging the trailer batteries during towing. Does the convert have any influence or control over charging rates, voltage or amperage when the trailer if not plugged into shore power and all voltage is being supplied by the tow vehicle through the 7 pin umbilical? I think there is no converter control in this situation, but would like to be sure. Thanks for any explanations you can provide.