Replacement convertor for Elixir EX-45?

Hi all, me again.  The Elixir EX-45 converter in my 2004 PC 2350 is bad.   Elixir is no longer in business.  I have been recommended to replace it with the Boondocker 1245-PC.

Has anyone here replaced their EX-45 with the 1245-PC?  Or any other converter?  If so, what converter and was it an exact fit?

I took my PC in to an RV service center to get them to diagnose the converter.  The converters they had in stock would not fit (height and width are fine but their depth keeps them from fitting into the available space below the fridge.   According to the Elixir's owner's manual, the bottom converter section only sticks out the back about 5-1/2" but the other converters were 7"+.  I can't find dimensions of the Bookdocker 1245-PC and frankly I hate to spend the bucks if it isn't going to fit.

You might want to call Dave Ponzer at Phoenix and find out if current 2350s have the same space requirements and if so, what they are using now.

Hi all, me again.  The Elixir EX-45 converter in my 2004 PC 2350 is bad.   Elixir is no longer in business.  I have been recommended to replace it with the Boondocker 1245-PC.

Has anyone here replaced their EX-45 with the 1245-PC?  Or any other converter?  If so, what converter and was it an exact fit?

Found this, but TNCanuk never returned to the thread to report results.    Shows last activity here was January 2020. 

""The Boondocker 1245 PC is supposed to be a direct replacement for the ELX-45""

https://forum.phoenixusarv.com/index.php?topic=3572.msg30738#msg30738

Here ya go.   Found this on:  https://www.bestconverter.com/Boondocker-Converters-_c_154.html
Hope this helps.

The Boondocker series units deliver exceptionally clean AC to DC power for Battery charging or as DC Power Supply.
 
All Boondocker units share the same physical dimensions (10.5" X 7" X 3.5") except the 100 amp model which is (12.5" X 7" X 3.5")
 
KEY FEATURES:
14.7 Boost Mode Output (Adjustable)
13.6 Normal Mode Output
13.2 Float/Storage (trickle) Mode Output
Over-temp, Over-current Protection
Temperature tested to 160 F
105-130 VAC Input Operation
Reversed Polarity Voltage Protection
>85% Efficiency
Safe, Cool, Quiet & Reliable Operation
<1% Load Regulation
Filtered DC Output (Works with or without a battery)
Thermostatically Controlled, Variable Speed Quiet Cooling Fan
Standard 15 Amp, 3 Prong Power Plug on all Models.
Power Factor Correction on 75, 80, and 100 amp models.
3 Year Hassle Free Limited Warranty

There is no physical depth constraint under the refrigerator. When the Parallax converter in my 2350  failed I replaced the “tray” section only with  a Progressive Dynamics Charge Wizard PD4645V, which is 8” deep.

Progressive Dynamics doesn’t show a replacement tray section for the Elixer, so you would have to replace the entire converter assembly with a PD9245-C or -CV.   
I hope this helps.

https://www.progressivedyn.com/pd4600-converter/


https://www.progressivedyn.com/pd9200-converter/

You might want to call Dave Ponzer at Phoenix and find out if current 2350s have the same space requirements and if so, what they are using now.

Excellent idea, thank you!

Here ya go.   Found this on:  https://www.bestconverter.com/Boondocker-Converters-_c_154.html
Hope this helps.

The Boondocker series units deliver exceptionally clean AC to DC power for Battery charging or as DC Power Supply.
 
All Boondocker units share the same physical dimensions (10.5" X 7" X 3.5") except the 100 amp model which is (12.5" X 7" X 3.5")
 
KEY FEATURES:
14.7 Boost Mode Output (Adjustable)
13.6 Normal Mode Output
13.2 Float/Storage (trickle) Mode Output
Over-temp, Over-current Protection
Temperature tested to 160 F
105-130 VAC Input Operation
Reversed Polarity Voltage Protection
>85% Efficiency
Safe, Cool, Quiet & Reliable Operation
<1% Load Regulation
Filtered DC Output (Works with or without a battery)
Thermostatically Controlled, Variable Speed Quiet Cooling Fan
Standard 15 Amp, 3 Prong Power Plug on all Models.
Power Factor Correction on 75, 80, and 100 amp models.
3 Year Hassle Free Limited Warranty

Thank you - that's where I'm buying it today.

Thank you one and all.  I have ordered the Boondocker 1245-PC from https://www.bestconverter.com/Elixir-Replacement-Converter_c_76.html

Kudos to Randy at bestconverter.com for recommending it and answering the questions I had.

Thank you one and all.  I have ordered the Boondocker 1245-PC from https://www.bestconverter.com/Elixir-Replacement-Converter_c_76.html

Kudos to Randy at bestconverter.com for recommending it and answering the questions I had.

That looks like a very nice replacement converter for the pre-inverter PC era.  This is a great forum.  Great research everyone!