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 ·  Posted: 11.02.2019  ·  #1
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 ·  Posted: 11.02.2019  ·  #2
I don’t own either of these chargers and don’t know which one to recommend. Out of curiosity, what is your onboard charger you want to replace? And do you have solar?
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 ·  Posted: 11.02.2019  ·  #3
On board charger is 30 years old, not sure of what make, I would think the technology has improved since then? I have solar but would like to be able to charge them at home in the winter on EHU.
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 ·  Posted: 11.02.2019  ·  #4
I ripped out an old Zig charger from mine for the very same reason. Not a true charger, more of a float voltage supply, never capable of fully charging a battery. I think you’ll do well with one of those CTEKs or Victrons.

Btw, Zig X3 for sale if anyone interested. The Ziggys still seem to command a pretty penny in certain Caravan circles, I don’t know why.
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 ·  Posted: 11.02.2019  ·  #5
While I dont have one fitted to the motorhome, I have a Ctek mxs7.0 charger which I use for the cars/motorbike/motorhome both cab and leisure, its an excellent charger and I think it has helped keep the leisure batteries going after 4 years with a twice yearly condition.
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 ·  Posted: 12.02.2019  ·  #6
I've paused for thought. Going to fit another solar panel and a better regulator first to try.
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 ·  Posted: 12.02.2019  ·  #7
That might not be a bad strategy. Adding more solar will only increase the amount of time you can spend off-grid before needing to plugin.
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