What would everyone consider a good 3 bank onboard charger? It needs to mount in a 12x8 area
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What would everyone consider a good 3 bank onboard charger? It needs to mount in a 12x8 area
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Originally Posted by Crappiekeeper10
Minn-Kota MK330D or NOCO Genius GEN3 30 Amp ..... but, in your case I'd say the NOCO (based on size) but even that may be too big :dono The dimensions of the NOCO are :15.67lbs | 13.66 × 10.94 × 5.87The dimensions of the MK330D are : 20lbs - 16.25 in x 7.5 in x 4 in
You can also mount these other than laying flat, so your 12x8 space may still work ??
I like my Pro Charging Systems 2-bank Pro series, USA made, good warranty. A little bigger and heavier than others, but dependable and proven. It can be reprogrammed for LiFePO4 (Lithium) batteries if you go that way in the future (when my heavy lead group 31s are done, I'll be doing that). I have a smaller NOCO charger for the lithium battery I run my electronics on.
I have a dual pro 2 bank now and it’s been good, I’ve upgraded to a 24 volt system and want a 3 bank charger to take care of all 3 batteries, I’ve got 2-31series and 1-29 series along with the 2 bank all tucked into a Lowe 175 stinger so it’s a little tight fit
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another thing to consider is how much you use your trolling motor. I don't use mine a lot, boat or tm so I've got a Pro-Mariner Pro-Mite 5-5-3 and it works great. Size is about 5" by 10"
I was going on this article and what I and my boat owner buddy have in our boats : Best 3-Bank Marine Battery Chargers To Buy in 2019 Reviews ... as I am not familiar with some of the other brands. I mentioned those two units primarily because they deliver 10a per bank.
My boat is 12V & my charger is the MK 220 that came with the boat (bought from a friend). My buddy's boat is 24V and his NOCO's were bought new (one 2bank & one 1bank ... primarily because of lack of space).
NOCO Genius 3-30. Have installed several and have friends who have installed them. About the same or a little smaller than the minkota and much cheaper.
That’s a very informative article thanks, after reading thru it I think I may go with the NOCO genius 3 as it seems like a solid choice that I can make fit in the space and 230$ isn’t a bad price, thanks for the help
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Dual-Pro maybe too large, but everything above the sportsman line is made in TN. Another plus is that they are repairable, others when warranty runs out are thrown away.
NOCO's warranty claim process leaves a lot to be desired, from what I've read in Amazon product comments, just sayin'...
I only have a small G750 for charging a small 9AH battery, but I bought a bigger one to charge a new Lithium battery I just got, because they have the built-in mode for those.
After remeasuring, I think I have the room for the dual pro 3 bank sportsmen’s series, so that’s what I’m gonna buy, who’s got the best prices out there, they are 339$ on amazon, the made in America and warranty are what sold me, thanks
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I have a dual bank Minnkota for my TM batteries, and a single bank Minnkota for my main. The dual failed while I was in Canada. Once I emailed them the tracking number they dropped it's replacement in the mail and I had it two days later. That is a great warranty and customer service.
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I have a pro mite, 5amps for each of 3 banks, for close to ten years with no issues. Got it on sale at that time for under $175. Money well spent.
I really like my minnkota.