The 9 Best RV Power Converters

This wiki has been updated 24 times since it was first published in December of 2018. RV converters take standard 110-volt, AC power and reduce them down to 12-volt DC. This is very important, as the lights, fans, refrigerators, and other electronic devices on recreational vehicles are not designed to function on alternating currents. In addition, they simultaneously charge onboard batteries, so you have plenty of juice even when not plugged in. When users buy our independently chosen editorial picks, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

1. Parallax Power Supply 8345

The Parallax Power Supply 8345 (about $400) is a very reliable option that is equipped with a 3-stage, 45-amp charger. It has an extremely sturdy steel enclosure, quiet fans that produce a minimal amount of humming noise, and won't overcharge your batteries.

Easy to install
Indicates if there are blown fuses
Two-year manufacturer's warranty

2. Powermax 220-PCONV-45

The Powermax 220-PCONV-45 (around $117) is capable of providing a constant load demand for up to 100-percent of its rated capacity, which is something many other models don't. It is a great choice to replace inefficient factory units, and comes in at a budget-friendly price

Reverse polarity protection
Plugs into standard outlets
Helpful mounting flanges

3. Progressive Dynamics PD9260CV Inteli-Power

The Progressive Dynamics PD9260CV Inteli-Power (about $222) offers rapid, and more importantly safe, charging of batteries, as well as reliable, filtered DC power to 12-volt circuits. It features a built-in microprocessor-controlled wizard that automatically selects the operating mode.

Variable speed cooling fan
Voltage irregularity protection
15-amp electrical cord

4. Go Power! GPC-55-Max

The Go Power! GPC-55-Max (about $188) features four stages: bulk, absorption, float, and equalize, the last of which is very important if you have a multiple battery setup, since it will ensure that they all get the exact same charge level.

Allows for charging via a generator
Brownout input protection
780-watts maximum power output

5. WFCO WF9875

The WFCO WF9875 (appx. $184) outputs clean power and runs quietly most of the time, though you can hear some minimal fan hum when it is under very heavy loads. It is FCC Class B compliant, which means there is no chance of it interfering with TV or radio signals.

Three charging modes
Accepts 105- to 130-volt inputs
Keeps lights nice and bright

6. Arterra WF-8955-PEC

The Arterra WF-8955-PEC (about $147) will maintain your batteries at the optimum level, which can help to extend their life and save you from costly replacements earlier than needed. Most find it quieter than the models they are swapping it in for, too.

Blown fuse indicator lights
Good amount of airflow
Doesn't have a 12-volt ground strip

7. WFCO WF-8735-P

The WFCO WF-8735-P (appx. $134) is available in either black or brown, and features a sleek-looking case and cover that means you won't feel the need to hide it inside a cabinet. Color-coded wires allow most people to install it an about an hour.

Fan only comes on when needed
Larger than the listed dimensions
Doesn't come with fuses or breakers

8. Iota Engineering 55-Amp

The Iota Engineering 55-Amp (around $150) can withstand low transient AC line voltage and provides up to 750 watts of continuous power output. It offers proportional fan control and thermal overload protection, so you can sleep easily at night.

Charges batteries quickly
Efficient operation
No temperature compensation

9. Progressive Dynamics PD4645V

The Progressive Dynamics PD4645V (around $200) always monitors the status of your battery to ensure it never overcharges it, which can result in permanent damage. It also offers electronic current limiting to protect against short circuits and overloading.

Dual fans for optimal cooling
12-volt supply wires are small gauge
Reports of a squealing noise

Last updated by Brett Dvoretz

A wandering writer who spends as much time on the road as in front of a laptop screen, Brett can either be found hacking away furiously at the keyboard or, perhaps, enjoying a whiskey and coke on some exotic beach, sometimes both simultaneously, usually with a four-legged companion by his side. He has been a professional chef, a dog trainer, and a travel correspondent for a well-known Southeast Asian guidebook. He also holds a business degree and has spent more time than he cares to admit in boring office jobs. He has an odd obsession for playing with the latest gadgets and working on motorcycles and old Jeeps. His expertise, honed over years of experience, is in the areas of computers, electronics, travel gear, pet products, and kitchen, office and automotive equipment.

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