[C320-list] Xantrex truecharge2 20amp

[Dick Walker]

Agree with the 40 amp.  If you ever want to get a Honda generator it will
charge twice as fast as the 40 amp./


Dick Walker
WindWalkerII #687
619.435.8986




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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of JJ Morrison
Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2013 3:48 PM
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Xantrex truecharge2 20amp

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
> 
> .
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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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
> 
> 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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