08-30-2023, 08:28 AM
Folks, after having my entire set of 8 batteries get toasted; thanks to merging and expecting the 60A Xantrex to hold them up, I’ve since split my charging routine.
Yes, as you all have found, there is quite a bit of parasitic draw and newer coaches (as per Newell) don’t like to be turned off. There’s arguments on this when it comes to chassis. But let’s not go there.
My chasssis has the 60a Xantrex. But there are better solutions now.
I have my house being maintained with a Victron BlueSmart 30a charger. Yes, expensive…but guess what? So are 6 Lifelines! Victron makes the best chargers available…period. So, I have a custom pigtail made from BatteryCablesUSA; a Y-cable (top and bottom bank) with mini-Anderson quick connects. Makes hooking up.. a snap, literally!
Victron has an Amazon store:
https://amzn.to/3L4K78R
With their charging profiles and monitoring features, it’s money $200 well spent, IMHO, especially for our house batteries.
You COULD get one with less capacity and capabilities to save some change.
Yes, as you all have found, there is quite a bit of parasitic draw and newer coaches (as per Newell) don’t like to be turned off. There’s arguments on this when it comes to chassis. But let’s not go there.
My chasssis has the 60a Xantrex. But there are better solutions now.
I have my house being maintained with a Victron BlueSmart 30a charger. Yes, expensive…but guess what? So are 6 Lifelines! Victron makes the best chargers available…period. So, I have a custom pigtail made from BatteryCablesUSA; a Y-cable (top and bottom bank) with mini-Anderson quick connects. Makes hooking up.. a snap, literally!
Victron has an Amazon store:
https://amzn.to/3L4K78R
With their charging profiles and monitoring features, it’s money $200 well spent, IMHO, especially for our house batteries.
You COULD get one with less capacity and capabilities to save some change.
Steve & Janice Vance
2015 Newell #1524
Glendora, CA