Redarc dc-dc + mmpt

[Andymc]

Just looking at chargers and wondered if getting a REDARC BCDC1240D - 40A DC-DC Charger & MPPT Solar Controller would future proof my van for a while allowing me to add as I go, any suggestions, either this unit or another more suitable?

 

[rover220]

i was certainly very happy with the one i fitted in my t5.1, very nicely built and seemed excellent quality. had no complaints over it charging.

 

[Dellmassive]

the Readarcs are great . . . .

more info . . .

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[Andymc]

Would the lower 25 amp work for my needs prob 100 amp lithium battery being fitted.

 

[Dellmassive]

It depends how quickly you want to charge the battery back up..

Lithium will suck up 50A+ easy...

So 40/50A will charge up twice as quick as 25A . . . . Or half the miles driven...

Or time engine running.

The other thing is 40A needs beefer cable and fuses etc to install..

I've got 25/30/40/50A . . . They all work similar....

The renogy and redarc both have mppt solar built in. As does the ctek.

 

[Dellmassive]

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[Andymc]

Looks like Renogy is the choice after reading dellmassives thread and searching currents thinking. Renogy battery also when back in stock, price now 799!