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Replacement for Trik-L-Start?

When I redid the isolator several years ago I put in a Trik-L-Start to keep the engine batteries charged while parked and plugged in. I suspect that it has died. What's the current thinking for a similar device?

Re: Replacement for Trik-L-Start?

Reply #1 –
I used a Trik L Start for six years with no issues. I'm now using an AmpL Start, more lithium friendly. PM me, I'll send you my old one for postage.
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Re: Replacement for Trik-L-Start?

Reply #2 –
Quote from: kb0zke –
When I redid the isolator several years ago I put in a Trik-L-Start to keep the engine batteries charged while parked and plugged in. I suspect that it has died. What's the current thinking for a similar device?
I installed a Progressive dynamics PD 9260 solely for my chassis battery.
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Re: Replacement for Trik-L-Start?

Reply #3 –
I replaced my trickle start with the AGM version 2 years ago. Seems to be working great.
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Re: Replacement for Trik-L-Start?

Reply #4 –
I made my own as the kind I had on my Monaco would work only after the house
batteries were up and it burnt out and it only charged the chassis battery after the
house batteries were up and I think the chassis battery is the most important one
to be up.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport
 

Re: Replacement for Trik-L-Start?

Reply #5 –
Quote from: Realmccoy –
I'm now using an AmpL Start, more lithium friendly.
This is one of my next mods... cheap and easy install
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