[C320-list] Xantrex truecharge2 20amp

[resloat]

Bob Sloat
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dick Walker" <dickwalker at att.net>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2013 6:06 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Xantrex truecharge2 20amp


> Agree with the 40 amp.  If you ever want to get a Honda generator it will
> charge twice as fast as the 40 amp./
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> Dick Walker
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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
> To: Catalina List
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Xantrex truecharge2 20amp
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> 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
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>> 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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>> -----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
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>> 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
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>> Sent from my iPad
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>> On Jul 4, 2013, at 9:05 AM, Dick Walker <dickwalker at att.net> wrote:
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>> > Give them a call. They have a great help desk. I have had mine 13
>> > years
>> and it works fine
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>> > Cheers
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>> > Dick Walker
>> > 740 Olive Ave.
>> > Coronado ,CA 92118
>> > 619.435.8986
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>> > On Jul 4, 2013, at 8:32, "tharrison at innovations-plus.com"
>> <tharrison at innovations-plus.com> wrote:
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>> >> 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
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>> >> 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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