On board chargers?

[birdswacker]

Thinking about getting an on board charger. I've got 24 volt trolling motor so 2 batteries there and 1 starting battery. I don't know alot about them just looking for some input (what unit works the best why?)cost vs performance. I also hear you need an open space to put it because they heat up?

[Giant_Jackpot]

The Pro Sport from Cabela’s is a good value for the money. For most folks that fish once or twice a week, the 12 amp (6 amps per bank) is plenty of power.

[Hookmaster]

Check out Dual Pro chargers. They have no mounting restrictions because they don't get hot. Google "Dual Pro".

[NEANGLER]

Minn Kotas have worked well for me and they have a mail in reabate for them right now as well. Easy to mount and hook up.

[GotOne]

I had a Minnkota and had it mounted in the battery compartment. I mounted it upside down directly over the batteries (about 5" of clearing). After 1 year, the inside of the charger turned to jelly. I think from off-gassing(sp) during charging or from hanging it upside down and the heat melted things. Guess I should have paid a lot more attention to the installation requirements. Found a great deal in the bargin cave at Cabela's on a new one. Only bought a 2 bank-didn't think I needed a 3 bank (extra for the starting battery) but now wish I did.

[78cj5]

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Only bought a 2 bank-didn't think I needed a 3 bank (extra for the starting battery) but now wish I did.

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Agreed on that. I wish I would have bought a three bank charger too.

[Jim Almquist]

I have the 2 bank from Cabelas just like Giant. I think that would be good enough cause your motor will charge your starting battery unless you dont fish very often and you are worried that the starting battery might be discharged by the time you get out. I try to fish every weekend and I make longer runs at high speed so I feel the starting battery gets a good charge back into it.Don,t forget that you still need to check the water levels in the batterys at least once a month.

[Northlander]

I have had good luck with my Minkota on board 2 bank charger. I have had it for just over a year and ok so far.

[caseymcq]

I bought the Cabela's ProSport 20 Plus last year. Getting the three bank charger over the Two bank (ProSport 20) was well worth the $10 extra.