[C320-list] Xantrex truecharge2 20amp

[JJ Morrison]

I would go with the 40amp Trucharge. It is not that much more $$ and the charge time is faster.CheersJohnM1999#574
> From: dickwalker at att.net
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2013 15:06:02 -0700
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Xantrex truecharge2 20amp
> 
> You would be smart to continue with them.  My charger is 13 years old and
> works fine.  Also consider how easy it will be to install with the existing
> wiring.  I have the dual-charge with the matching inverter
> Dick Walker
> WindWalkerII #687
> 619.435.8986
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> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Mike Paris
> Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2013 2:59 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Xantrex truecharge2 20amp
> 
> Thanks for the input. I got back to the slip today so I was able to proceed.
> The AC measures approximately 119v throughout - including at the charger. I
> called Xantrex and they concluded that it most likely is a failed charger.
> I'm out of the warranty (purchased Jan. 2010) but they offered to sell me a
> 40amp charger for $315 plus shipping under their "replacement plan." 
> 
> I've read mixed reviews on Xantrex so I'm unsure if I want to go with them
> again. It still charges but not consistently. Any thoughts?
> 
> Thanks,
> Mike P
> #734
> 
> Sent from my iPad
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> On Jul 4, 2013, at 9:05 AM, Dick Walker <dickwalker at att.net> wrote:
> 
> > Give them a call. They have a great help desk. I have had mine 13 years
> and it works fine
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Cheers
> > 
> > Dick Walker
> > 740 Olive Ave.
> > Coronado ,CA 92118
> > 619.435.8986
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > On Jul 4, 2013, at 8:32, "tharrison at innovations-plus.com"
> <tharrison at innovations-plus.com> wrote:
> > 
> >> I am not sure if this helps but I just replaced my charger. I purchased a
> promariner on the advise. He told me not to buy the xantrex. Could it be a
> problem with the charger ?
> >> 
> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >> 
> >> On 2013-07-03, at 8:52 PM, Mike Paris <mparis495 at gmail.com> wrote:
> >> 
> >>> My Xantrex charger will not charge at times. The fault light is flashing
> as well as the "~" light which according to the manual indicates "AC input
> out of range warning.....change to a more staple AC power source and check
> that the voltage and voltage frequency are within acceptable operating
> range." I'm plugged into my marina and have been in the same slip for 5
> years.
> >>> 
> >>> Some times it does charge and it does charge off of the alternator when
> motoring. I've searched the Xantrex site and haven't found useful
> information. Any help and advice is appreciated!
> >>> 
> >>> Thanks,
> >>> Mike P
> >>> #734
> >>> 
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