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| I think my on board charger took a crap. It's a cabelas model, 24 volt charger, I think a 10 amp. It lasted 5 years, which I'm not sure what to think of that, was hoping for a little longer.
Before I buy a new charger, what kind of cahrgers are you guys using, and how long have they lasted you.
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Location: VA | Genius Chargers
http://www.geniuschargers.com
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Location: davis,IL | Minn Kota 2 bank, running 3 years like a champ. I know a guy with 7 years on his...still going strong.
Edited by muskydope 6/28/2012 9:08 PM
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| I bought a Dual Pro about 5yrs ago. I had one bank of the three go bad late last year and sent it in. They put all new guts in the housing for all three banks and charged me $60. Good customer service and fast turn around. The original unit was a factory re-conditioned one I ordered off their website. It was considerably less money, and a fair warranty. I would do it again if I got another boat.
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Location: Elko - Lake Vermilion | Minn Kota 3 bank charger (24volt) has been stellar for 8yrs. now.
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Location: Red Wing, Minnesota | I've got a 9 year old Dual Pro SE two-bank.
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Location: ladysmith, wi | minnkota 3 bank on its 7th yr |
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Location: MN | I have an older Dual Pro 3 bank back when it was Charging Systems International. Going on 15 years now and still going strong. |
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Location: Contrarian Island | i've had a Pro Mariner Tournament 180 for 6 seasons and it hasn't missed a beat...and I use my boat on avg 600 hrs per year so it has been used a lot! ; )
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| I've got the original Ranger charger on my '96. Anyone know what the lifespan is on these? How can I be sure it's working right?
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| I use a Guest charger that has been fantastic. I suggest dual pro or guest. Probably 2 of the best out there. Heard that minn kota is decent but they are very LARGE and very HEAVY compared to the others. I looked at them and the 2 bank model would have filled up nearly the entire storage area i was mounting it in. The guest 2 bank 10amp per was less than half the size. |
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| hooked - 6/29/2012 7:58 AM
I've got the original Ranger charger on my '96. Anyone know what the lifespan is on these? How can I be sure it's working right?
I just blew mine on my 692, possibly from the AGM's. I know there is a setting on the new chargers for them. As long as the lights are on the charger it should be working properly, can also check with a volt meter.
I also had a Cabelas version Pro Mariner that lasted about 4 years before it went bad. It was the cheapest 3 bank i could find at the time and by the reviews that sounds about normal.
Looking for a new one again, looks like the Minn Kota or Dual Pro are getting the best life span. |
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Location: Maine Township, MN | MinnKota MK-220D here. No complaints. Stays cool in the compatment while charging. |
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Location: Savage, MN | Guest 2 bank. 4 years and no complaints. |
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