[C320-list] Xantrex TRUEcharge2 40-amp chargers - experiences?

[Jeff]

Bruce,

We have been using Charles chargers.  We had a 40a that was about 8 years old but got destroyed by last years lighting strike. We replaced it with a 60a Charles.  It was more reasonably priced than the comparable xantrex models.

It charges faster and doesn't have to work as hard as the 40, so I expect longer service.  It might serve you better to install a surge suppressor on the AC inlet, because I suspect that shore power quality might have some bearing on the service life of these chargers.

Jeff Hare

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> On Jul 1, 2016, at 11:24 AM, B. Stumpp <bstumpp at comcast.net> wrote:
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> I replaced my working Guest 2-stage charger with a new Xantrex 3-stage 40
> amp charger and the remote panel.  After only four years the Xantrex just
> failed.  The Xantrex tech said these cannot be repaired.  Although I was not
> happy with only getting four years out of the charger, a friend has one that
> so far has lasted 10 years.  So I decided to get another Xantrex since it
> should be a relatively easy replacement and I already had the remote panel
> for the charger.  That was until I started reading reviews of the charger on
> Westmarine.com.they are not stellar.  
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> So, before looking for alternatives I would like to hear the experiences -
> positive and negative - of others on this forum who have installed a Xantrex
> charger.  Anyone?   
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> Bruce Stumpp
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> Adventure, #647
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> Frog Mortar Creek, Maryland        
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