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09-11-2006, 12:38 PM
devolo
Trickle chargers
What's the best trickle charger on the market to maintain battery charge over time? Thanks for any advice.
09-11-2006, 01:07 PM
beeoh
We don't have enough winter sun to run a solar charger here in the nw but I too would like info on the best trickle charger that could be left connected during the shutdown time to continually maintain the batteries.


Bob and Jan Orr
Canadian Barth owners
94 30ft. Breakaway/3116 Cat/ Allison 5 speed/ Gillig
09-11-2006, 02:30 PM
Lee
This one comes with quite a few links giving 3rd party opinions......

http://www.vdcelectronics.com/batteryminder_12117.htm
09-11-2006, 08:26 PM
Rusty
For 2X the cost of a reliable trickle charger, one can replace the converter with an Intellitec with Charge Wizard. 45 up to 80A, and a desulfating cycle as well...


Rusty

MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP; built-to-order by Peninsular Engines: Hi-pop injectors, gear-driven camshaft, non-waste-gated, high-output turbo, 18:1 pistons. Fuel economy increased by 15-20%, power, WOW!"StaRV II"

'94 28' Breakaway: MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP

Nelson and Chester, not-spoiled Golden Retrievers

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In either case the idea is quite staggering. - Arthur C. Clarke

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09-11-2006, 11:51 PM
beeoh
Rusty, do you have an online source for the Intellitec? Sounds like the way for me to go.


Bob and Jan Orr
Canadian Barth owners
94 30ft. Breakaway/3116 Cat/ Allison 5 speed/ Gillig
09-12-2006, 01:53 AM
Rusty
There are normally several from reputable dealers on eBay - which is where I got the one for my prevously-owned SOB.


Rusty

MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP; built-to-order by Peninsular Engines: Hi-pop injectors, gear-driven camshaft, non-waste-gated, high-output turbo, 18:1 pistons. Fuel economy increased by 15-20%, power, WOW!"StaRV II"

'94 28' Breakaway: MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP

Nelson and Chester, not-spoiled Golden Retrievers

Sometimes I think we're alone in the universe, and sometimes I think we're not.
In either case the idea is quite staggering. - Arthur C. Clarke

It was a woman who drove me to drink, and I've been searching thirty years to find her and thank her - W. C. Fields