2022 Reflection charge controller

[winebob]

Does anyone know what charge controller would be in the new Reflections? I know the solar controller is a Furrion but need to know if the line powered controller is lithium ready.

[TucsonJim]

Good Morning Winebob. Welcome to Grand Design's technical forum. Your question is a little complicated to answer. The RV industry is faced with substantial supply shortages which cause frequent parts substitutions. Since you don't mention the model you're interested in, I looked up the current configuration for a 2022 Reflection 303 RLS. It shows that the unit is equipped with a Progressive Dynamics PD9260C converter with charge wizard. According to the Progressive Dynamics specifications, the PD9260C is designed for Lead Acid, AGM and Gel batteries. It is not designed for Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries. However, with that said, it will charge LiFePO4 batteries to about 90-95% or their rated capacity, but not as efficiently as a LiFePO4 dedicated converter.

Jim

[winebob]

Thanks Jim, looking at a 226RBK.

I changed to LiFePO4 in my current camper and quickly found out that a standard charger just doesn't cut it and switched to a PD9130LV which worked great. I'd really hate to have to dig in to a brand new camper to make a similar change.

Bob

[TucsonJim]

Thanks Jim, looking at a 226RBK.

I changed to LiFePO4 in my current camper and quickly found out that a standard charger just doesn't cut it and switched to a PD9130LV which worked great. I'd really hate to have to dig in to a brand new camper to make a similar change.

Bob

Bob.

I just looked up the converter on the 226 RK (I don't show an RBK). It is the same converter as the one I listed earlier. I changed the converter on my Reflection travel trailer to lithium version, and it only took me about 30 minutes. If your new RV is actually equipped with the PD9260C converter/charger, the replacement for it is a Progressive Dynamics PD9160ALV according to the PD website.

https://www.progressivedyn.com/lithi...lacement-units

Jim

[winebob]

Thanks for finding that Jim - if I end up pulling the trigger and need to change it I might message you for hints.
Bob