Powermax 110 Volt to 12 Volt DC Power Supply Converter Charger for Rv Pm3-55 (55 Amp)

Easy to install and simply works great. Can have all 12v lights in my travel trailer on and they never run down when the unit is on - which was not the case with the original unit i had. This Powermax is really a great repalcement unit

Works like a Champ on our RV

Took a minute to delete a power change switch. (Deleted switch).

Easy to install. Solved my dimming issues with the 12 volt system and undercharging of the battery. Was a replacement to the OEM WFCO unit that didn’t last a full year of usage.

It fit

Loud noise but works great

Out of box the voltage was set right. Measured 10A from a battery 90%+ full. Waited until morning battery was on 12.2v and measured peak of 46A. After 30 minutes it stabalized at ~40A. Some reviews have you believe these only output about 55% of rated capacity. Not true but you need the proper size wiring at least 4awg with sub 2ft run), enough battery to accept it, and it has to be drained enough. Runs fine off sportsman 2000 open frame generator at 2000ft elevation.

Works better that my original factory 55 Amp Converter, and it arrived promptly.

I ordered this converter to replace the giant OEM converter that was sucking our house batteries dry in our 1986 Foretravel Grand Villa Barn Find restoration project. The install was straightforward and simple. I have watched the converter for about a week now and it is keeping the batteries very stable and functional. I have attached a picture to show the compartment that will be an Auxiliary electronics bay. Eventually this will mounted on an aluminum slide out tray for servicing or additional wiring. Although the old converter was a 75 Amp converter, I seriously doubt that the old converter would push the 75 amps, so in this instance, I opted for the 55 Amp model. Under full load, the Powermax is more that adequate. Also the fan noise is about 80 decibels less that the original. Its fan is temperature controlled and is not much more than a whisper when on. the old converter sounded like a box fan from the minute it went on shore power and ran constantly. My thought is: If you are looking to replace your old battery burning converter, look no farther. The Powermax converters are dependable, quiet and will do the job you need quite admirably.

This was purchased to replace a single-stage charger/power supply in an older travel trailer. The older units bulk charge only design apparently contributed to shortening the lifespans of several (ruinously expensive) deep cycle batteries, something I didnt want to see repeated. This units three-stage charging should help address that issue. This unit was of slightly different dimensions than its open-deck predecessor, necessitating some engineering of the plastic enclosure, but that was known at purchase, and was not an issue. The fan-noise is quite reasonable, and is only active when needed. While I didnt open the unit to see its contents, the good quality of the metal case and exterior connections leads me to believe the the same quality is present electronically, an opinion supported by solid output voltage/amperage over two weeks of initial use.