Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smart 24/12 30A vs 20A DC DC Charger: Best for Dual Batteries?

Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smart 24/12 30A vs 20A DC DC Charger: Best for Dual Batteries? I’ve been testing two of Victron’s most popular DC-DC chargers side-by-side: the Orion-Tr Smart 24/12-Volt 30 amp 360-Watt and the 20 amp 240-Watt model. Both handle charging your service battery from your vehicle’s alternator, but they differ in power output … Read more

Victron Energy Smart IP43 12V 50A vs 30A: Best Battery Charger for Your Boat

Victron Energy Smart IP43 12V 50A vs 30A: Best Battery Charger for Your Boat If you’re rigging out a boat and need a reliable charger, you’re probably looking at the Victron Energy Smart IP43 12-Volt 50 AMP and its 30 AMP sibling. Both are 12-volt, Bluetooth-enabled units with two outputs, but the big difference is … Read more

Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smart 24/24 17A vs 12A: Best DC-DC Charger for Dual Battery Systems

Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smart 24/24 17A vs 12A: Best DC-DC Charger for Dual Battery Systems Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smart 24/24 17A is the better pick for dual battery systems with larger banks because it delivers 400 watts versus 280 watts, while the 12A version suits smaller setups that only need 12 amps. The gap is … Read more