Victron Blue Smart Charger (Not solar)
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shade
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Very cool. From what I've seen, that's a rare capability that should sell some chargers for them.
shade
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There may be other options, but those twins are all I've found, too.
Alloy
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I think Samlex make some.
shade
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I'll take a look. It's good to have options, and as more expensive battery chemistries see more use, manufacturers are going to have to innovate or be left behind.
Alloy
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Pg.12 ....doesn't look as easy to program as a ProN
Maybe??
Maybe??
Photobug
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Just got done analyzing the Victron AC chargers and realized I like a lot of the features of their chargers, just don't like any of their chargers. If they could just mash all the features offered into one charger, i'd buy one.
The IP22 is only offered in 240v and is not IP enough anyways.
IP 65 only offered up to 15 amps
The IP 67 is plenty IP and has a 25A model, I just wished it had the cool cable accessories of the IP 65. My current NOCO charger has that universal cable setup and it is really cool. What I might do if I do get a Victron is put cut up a NOCO accessory and add the NOCO connector to a Victron charger.
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The IP22 is only offered in 240v and is not IP enough anyways.
IP 65 only offered up to 15 amps
The IP 67 is plenty IP and has a 25A model, I just wished it had the cool cable accessories of the IP 65. My current NOCO charger has that universal cable setup and it is really cool. What I might do if I do get a Victron is put cut up a NOCO accessory and add the NOCO connector to a Victron charger.
NOCO - Accessories
High quality accessories to expand your charging and power capabilities. Designed and engineered down to every detail.
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hour
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I looked at pictures from distributors and it seems like the IP65 is weird plug->weird plug accessories, and the accessories are one pair of clamps and one pair of ring terminals. The IP67 is just ring terminals. So your options are straight out to ring terminals or weird plug.
Sounds like you could have a fun afternoon with a 10 pack of powerpoles and the proper crimp tool, or XT60, or any more enjoyable connector than those EC9 or 7 or whatever plugs. Build adapters galore or install $4 panel mount (ebay) powerpole panel mount circle dingalings on your peripherals.
My plan..
shade
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shade
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How do you like your tailgate escalator? I've never tried one.
Tell us more about those contraptions mounted to the sides of the bed.
Photobug
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Those weird plugs are actually pretty cool. The IP65 will come with a ring and clip attachments. Buy an extra set of rings and attach it to two separate batteries. Use the clips if you come up with a 3rd battery. It is very convenient. I would consider the IP65 if it had a higher amperage output.
I don't see why you would need to attach the charger to anything but a battery. If so, I would just add a powerpole to the weird connector if I needed an alternative way to attach the charger to something different.
hour
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Lol sorry, I google image'd that truck. I don't have those contraptions, and I have a camper shell on top. I do have the stair-in-tailgate thing and it's nice. I'm pretty tall but often find myself like 1/10th of an inch too short to scoot my ass on to the tailgate because of parking on slight inclines.
I guess I understand Photobug. Just like to roll my own stuff and having easy availability on Amazon is crucial. I'm not even in love with powerpoles, would prefer some jumbo variant of the classic 5.5x2.1 barrel jack. 8mm goal zero comes to mind but don't think those are quite jumbo enough when we're talking like 25+ amps
dreadlocks
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Andersons are a love/hate relationship.. I ususally hate em until I love em.. went to go plug in my portable panel on first day out last week and noticed considerable corrosion on the plug.. sigh, damn thing is always hot and this is gonna happen if I'm not careful.. then I plugged it in and it self cleaned all off and I went bipolar and was suddenly very pleased w/em..
they are like USB in that I can never plug it in without looking carefully at it and making sure everything is aligned.. and their boots and environmental protection offerings are marginal at best.. but then again they are 100x better than any ciggy plug and daisy chain fine w/out reversing polarity on you.
they are like USB in that I can never plug it in without looking carefully at it and making sure everything is aligned.. and their boots and environmental protection offerings are marginal at best.. but then again they are 100x better than any ciggy plug and daisy chain fine w/out reversing polarity on you.