On board Charger
1700 Tuffy
Posted 3/1/2011 4:44 PM (#484545)
Subject: On board Charger


I need a two bank 10 amp charger. Looking at the MK 220D from MinnKota. Does anyone have any experience with this particular charger? Good or bad?
CrappieKid
Posted 3/1/2011 5:32 PM (#484554 - in reply to #484545)
Subject: Re: On board Charger





Posts: 80


Location: Geneva, IL
One of the best out there is DualPro and the absolute best price will be from Chargig Chargers:

http://www.chargingchargers.com/marine-battery-chargers/marine-char...

Sorry I have no experience with Minnnkota chargers.
Almost-B-Good
Posted 3/2/2011 6:33 AM (#484657 - in reply to #484545)
Subject: RE: On board Charger




Posts: 433


Location: Cedarburg, Wisconsin
Yes, I have had three of them. Installed the first one in my old boat, ran it three years and the unit failed. I liked it so much I replaced it with the exact same unit. That one has been running for five years and going strong. I also specified that exact unit in my new rig, I would not accept the model the dealer wanted to install. The unit works great for keeping the trolling motor batteries in good condition, plus you can leave it connected as long as you want because it has built in "intellegence", meaning it senses condition and will slow down to just a trickle to keep the batteries at peak level during longer periods of non-use if nescessary. I often leave the charger plugged in for several weeks at a time in summer as I never know if I'll be using my rig or my friend's if or when we fish. Good unit as far as I'm concerned!