WFCO WF-8945-AD
For an RV whose WF-8900-AD power center has failed or needs lithium support, as an exact fit replacement. Choose the amperage your RV shipped with or one step up.
Amazon $217.57$217.57
The WFCO WF-8945-AD rates 3.0 among panel and drop-in RV converter chargers; the IOTA DLS-45/IQ4 rates 2.5 among standalone ones. The WFCO WF-8945-AD costs $34.83 less ($217.57 vs $252.40).
IOTA DLS-45/IQ4
#14 in StandaloneFull review
A rugged, regulated converter for owners who value clean DC power and want to add the right charge controller themselves. The built in IQ4 makes it a complete lead acid charger.
Amazon $252.40$252.40
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different build classes (panel and drop-in and standalone), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own build peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | WFCO WF-8945-AD | IOTA DLS-45/IQ4 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Value 35% | 30 $4.83 per amp ($217.57, 45 A) | 21 $5.61 per amp ($252.40, 45 A) |
| Output 10% | 30 45 A | 30 45 A |
| Features 30% | 80 lithium mode, multi-stage charging, fan runs only as needed | 40 multi-stage charging, fan runs only as needed |
| Warranty 25% | 25 2-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| WFCO WF-8945-AD | IOTA DLS-45/IQ4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Charging | ||
| Output | 45 A | 45 A |
| Lithium mode | Yes | No |
| Multi-stage charging | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Build | Panel or drop-in | Standalone |
| Fan runs only as needed | Yes | Yes |
| Remote or display | No | No |
| Weight | 8.6 lb | 5 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |