Ample
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I'm currently using Renogy's 40A DC-DC controller connected to my van's alternator. Quite happy with it.
I am interested in a more powerful one because I'm planning to add a 2nd battery to my 1x100Ah battery bank, doubling the capacity or even more. A more powerful charger will of course be able to charge the battery bank faster and that's desirable if I'm not going on a long drive but have a depleted bank.
Renogy also sells a 60A model but it's currently on backorder.
I'm curious if there are other makers of such a product. A budget one is likely ok as I'm not a heavy user. Most charging needs will be met with roof-mounted solar. But maybe it's raining for days.
My current 40A charger doesn't have any kind of display. Ideally, the next one I get would have a display for Volts and Amps its pushing to the battery bank. And it would be even better if the display could be made remote via a cable. (I suppose I could add an inexpensive battery monitor myself.)
Any and all recommendations welcome.
I am interested in a more powerful one because I'm planning to add a 2nd battery to my 1x100Ah battery bank, doubling the capacity or even more. A more powerful charger will of course be able to charge the battery bank faster and that's desirable if I'm not going on a long drive but have a depleted bank.
Renogy also sells a 60A model but it's currently on backorder.
I'm curious if there are other makers of such a product. A budget one is likely ok as I'm not a heavy user. Most charging needs will be met with roof-mounted solar. But maybe it's raining for days.
My current 40A charger doesn't have any kind of display. Ideally, the next one I get would have a display for Volts and Amps its pushing to the battery bank. And it would be even better if the display could be made remote via a cable. (I suppose I could add an inexpensive battery monitor myself.)
Any and all recommendations welcome.