Noco Chargers Still the best Automotive Charger?

[tubber]

Wife thought she could make it to the shop for a new alternator as diagnosed by a neighbour mechanic. Died half way. Tow truck driver clamped a big Noco to the battery and followed her to the shop. The guy says it he does it all the time. Cheaper and easier than a true tow.

 

[yamanoodle]

Has anyone tried a Victron? I wonder how it compared to Noco for lifepo4 batteries.

 

[kaelc]

Has anyone tried a Victron? I wonder how it compared to Noco for lifepo4 batteries.

Yeah. I have a three bank in my boat. Had it for 3 years and it hasn’t skipped a beat. Bluetooth is great, I don’t have to climb into the boat to see if it’s on.

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[Marley]

I just bought a 5 amp one. Used it while on vacation to charge my deep cycle for the trolling motor. Easy and worked well. Going to install in the boat when I get home. Beats clamping the trickle charger on after every trip.

 

[M1SF1T]

I bought an Optima D400+ charger out of the states last year. About $80 IIRC.

No complaints, AGM, wet, lithium, power sports modes, charges and conditions... seems to work well, it's my first "smart charger" and certainly out does the princess auto special I've used the past 20 years.