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recommendation to replace Magnetek Model 6406 Power Converter

Hi Victron Community,


I've just finished restoring a '91 Starcraft Starliner Pop-Up last year, installed a Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100/30 Solar Charge Controller, Solar Panels and 420AH of batteries. Everything works great. I'm about to add a small refrigerator, vent fans, water pump for the sink, accessory lighting, etc.

The existing Magnetec 6406 has a single AC/DC converter good for 5amps DC MAX... super whimpy, but enough to convert and provide power for a couple overhead lights...the only DC power requirement when the camper was built.

I need some help and a recommendation to replace the Magnetec with something else, newer, more powerful... I really want to find something by Victron, but unless I've missed something, I don't see a comparable product. I want something that will also charge my battery bank from Shore power.

Any help would be much appreciated!

Thanks in advance.

Sincerely,
Jason B


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Hi Jason. Victron have a pretty fair range of chargers: https://www.victronenergy.com/chargers

Depends what you want, and 120V ac? may restrict your choices.

One of the newer bluetoothed Smart models would be nice, Have a wade through the options and see what you fancy. I like the IP67, full resin encapsulation and likely unbreakable.


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@JohnC

So essentially, I can build out a custom circuit breaker/toggle switch for charging my batteries from shore power, right? And a AC circuit breaker inline that would serve the AC outlets and dual power refrigerator (12vDC/120VAC) that I plan on installing...


If I chose the Blue Smart IP22 12v/30AMP, I would be limited to 30amps of DC usage while on shore power (or a little less) for my Charger to replace the DC power I'd be consuming... Is my thinking clear?

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