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Re: Charger Opinion

Reply #25
Dave,

If budget is no object, replace them.  If it is, identify the problem and fix/replace it.

I agree that a smart charger is a good upgrade, but would only replace an isolator and other components if defective (and there are other less costly ways to do its function).
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: Charger Opinion

Reply #26
Put battery minder 1500, vs Trik l start, better reliability plus built in desulfator. One for entire start battery bank. Approved for optimas , had temp compensation if you want to add probe.
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna P337
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)

Re: Charger Opinion

Reply #27
Tim,

Totally agree.  I actually have one for each bank to provide desulfation:

BatteryMinders  1500 (chassis batteries) and 2010 (house batteries)

12v Battery Charger, Battery Desulfator, Battery Maintainer, Charger
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: Charger Opinion

Reply #28
Brett,

Looking at this, since we fulltime-and are plugged in most of the time.

Would I not use the existing charger on the house battery or use both at same time? ::)
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John - driving Old Faithful
1994 U280 GV
C8.3, Banks, Pacbrake, 900 watts, Resonator, XLHD tow dolly
Retired Army Warrant Officer

Life is what you make of it - if it is lemons, make lemonade!
Former Coaches:
1988 GV 40' ORED 300HP CAT - 9 years
1990 Winnebago LeSharo - 3 years
2000 Newmar London Aire - 3 years (#18 of 23 produced)

Re: Charger Opinion

Reply #29
Put the "$25 wizbang desulfator) off Amazon one each on the house batteries in Sept. will be interested to see how capacity was effected when I test this spring
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna P337
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)

Re: Charger Opinion

Reply #30
Brett,

Looking at this, since we fulltime-and are plugged in most of the time.

Would I not use the existing charger on the house battery or use both at same time? ::)

I have both the desulfator and built-in inverter/charger charging while on shore power.  Both are "smart" and the desulfator is only 2 amps.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: Charger Opinion

Reply #31
Brett,

Thank you, understood ^.^d
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My advice and experiences are Free, you decide if they are worth anything .

John - driving Old Faithful
1994 U280 GV
C8.3, Banks, Pacbrake, 900 watts, Resonator, XLHD tow dolly
Retired Army Warrant Officer

Life is what you make of it - if it is lemons, make lemonade!
Former Coaches:
1988 GV 40' ORED 300HP CAT - 9 years
1990 Winnebago LeSharo - 3 years
2000 Newmar London Aire - 3 years (#18 of 23 produced)