Lithium battery upgrade
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Jim Beletti
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Yes, you can do this upgrade and depending on how many batteries you're adding, you can change the converter over to Lithium by changing the position of the Converter Output Mode via a tiny microswitch to the Li position.
Download the manual for your power center form this Resource page: https://alliancerv.com/academy/owne...-center-progressive-dynamics-installation-and
On page 2 of that manual, you'll see a diagram showing where the Converter Output Mode switch is.
And here's what the manual says about it:
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Focker
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I think this is what he meant to link:
Power Control Center - Progressive Dynamics, Installation and Operation Guide | Alliance RV
Installation Operation Guide for Progressive Dynamics PD4500 Series-Power Control Center Version: 110030G
alliancerv.com
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Jim Beletti
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I think this is what he meant to link:
Power Control Center - Progressive Dynamics, Installation and Operation Guide | Alliance RV
Installation Operation Guide for Progressive Dynamics PD4500 Series-Power Control Center Version: 110030G
The link works for me. Perhaps try another browser or device?
Anyone else following this thread, please test the link in post 2 and report. Thank you.
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Focker
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Link in post 2 does not work for me.
alliancerv.com
This is what it looks like when copied and pasted (without the https) ^
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Power Control Center - Progressive Dynamics, Installation and Operation Guide | Alliance RV
Installation Operation Guide for Progressive Dynamics PD4500 Series-Power Control Center Version: 110030G
alliancerv.com
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Jim Beletti
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@Focker and @jbarnes - thank you for letting me know about this. Turns out, I gave the URL from the editor that I use to create and upload the resource. Oops. I will correct the link is all of these post to this: https://alliancerv.com/academy/owne...-center-progressive-dynamics-installation-and
Thanks fellas.
Thanks fellas.
I have a 2025 Paradigm 310RL with on board gen set and the standard single solar panel. I do not find a switch in my panel? I have ordered 2 200ah lithium batteries and I can't see where any switch would be?
My panel door says it is a Progressive Dynamics PD 5500 Distribution Panel.
Frustrated!
My panel door says it is a Progressive Dynamics PD 5500 Distribution Panel.
Frustrated!
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BryanValRox
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Have you been able to track down your converter? Our 2024 310 RL has everything integrated into a single panel.
Your set up is entirely different, are you certain you only have the standard Solar set up? I have not seen this panel before.
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BryanValRox
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My guess is that your converter is hid somewhere and is a newer style.
I found this link explaining what to look for and how to change it, if my guess is correct.
https://www.progressivedyn.com/wp-content/uploads/Support/manuals/PD9300/PD9300-Battery-Selector.pdf
Let us know how you make out.
I have the 320 something w, single solar panel, generator on board and 1 lead-acid battery.
I can see the controller from the storage compartment, but I can't find another access to it. It is too fat from the opening to get to it because of all the wiring, plumbing, etc...!
This is a big mess!
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BryanValRox
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Any chance you can unscrew the distribution panel and pull it out some? Would this give you access to the converter?
Our panel has plenty of extra wire to allow access behind it, but again ours is a 2024 and obviously different from yours.
BryanValRox
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Just for clarity, that is your solar controller.
I am referring to your converter, which turns 120 v AC into 12v DC output.
My guess is alliance has switched to the newer style and the change needs made per the link I provided above.
I am referring to your converter, which turns 120 v AC into 12v DC output.
My guess is alliance has switched to the newer style and the change needs made per the link I provided above.
Yes, the blue one is the Solar box, I just showed that to give a better idea of my system. The other picture shows the Progressive Dynamics number.
Most of the post I can find say that I can switch the controller to Lithium on the panel, but I can't see any switch.
The next idea is to switch it on the controller itself, but I don't see or know how to get to the controller? My rig was built May of 2025!
Most of the post I can find say that I can switch the controller to Lithium on the panel, but I can't see any switch.
The next idea is to switch it on the controller itself, but I don't see or know how to get to the controller? My rig was built May of 2025!
BryanValRox
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Understood and appreciate the clarity.
The key in your case, appears to be locating and accessing the converter, to switch the output for your upgrade.
Sounds like it might not be easy.
Without a doubt, we have the integrated panel and converter assembly (like others have posted) and there is a tiny switch on the panel to change battery types. You are navigating new territory with your model and electrical panels.
I, too, have a 2025 310RL but no genset. When I swapped from 88AH of lead acid to a 300AH LiFePO, I had the same frustration with my distribution panel switch.
Turns out it’s behind the opening labeled “Wizard Mode Button” but out of sight at about the 2:00 position. Up is Li, down is LA.
Here’s 2 pictures. Hope they help.
