11-27-2013, 05:18 AM
Coot Quote. [font "Comic Sans MS"][#0000ff]On-Board Battery Charger:[/#0000ff][/font] I absolutely LOVE my on-board battery charger. No more uncovering batteries, dragging out the charger, hooking it up, and then reversing the project the next day. With an on-board charger, it is as simple as plugging in the extension cord to charge and unplugging it when done. I installed the charger at the same time that I installed my i-Pilot. What a great idea. Did the same on my brother’s boat.
Awesome post and all great ideas Coot. Only one thing I'd do differently is not plug your onboard charger to an extension cord. I had the same brand charger (2 bank 30 amp) on my boat and I burned it up by doing just that. I called up Guest customer service and the first thing they asked is "did you have it plugged into a extension cord". They did warranty it but what a hassle.
Not sure if I had problems because it was a bigger unit or what, but I do know it took me off the water for a weekend. The cord used was heavy duty so I don't think amps was the problem either. Who knows.[crazy] Again, great post buddy!
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