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Title: Replacing converter and have Questions
Post by: srosa707 on May 11, 2018, 06:09 PM
Hello all.  I've recently received my 35 Amp Boondocker converter and have a question.  This converter is a plug-in type, as opposed to the hard-wire type that I am replacing.  Does the breaker for the outlet and associated wiring need to meet or exceed the 35 Amp rating of the converter itself?  I'd prefer to hard-wire this unit but that would mean I would have to drill the rivets out of the boondocker to open it up and then run new wiring. 
Title: Re: Replacing converter and have Questions
Post by: LJ-TJ on May 12, 2018, 08:16 AM
 D:oH! If it ain't broke don't fix it.
Title: Re: Replacing converter and have Questions
Post by: Rickf1985 on May 12, 2018, 08:58 AM
If it is part of the Boondocker it will be quite sufficient for the job. There is no way they would,or even could, sell something with undersized wiring. They are made in America I believe. That is the kind of thing you expect to find on Chinese garbage. I have a 45 amp Boondocker and have never had any problems with it.
Title: Re: Replacing converter and have Questions
Post by: Elandan2 on May 13, 2018, 07:32 AM
I think you will find that the "35 Amp" rating is for the 12V output, not the 110V input circuit.
Title: Re: Replacing converter and have Questions
Post by: srosa707 on May 13, 2018, 12:13 PM
Elandan,


Yes, you are correct, but then it got me thinking about the power requirements and had me second guessing myself.  I got it all installed yesterday and it works great.
Title: Re: Replacing converter and have Questions
Post by: Elandan2 on May 13, 2018, 01:48 PM
Good to hear!!