Victron Orion XS 12/12 50A vs Orion XS 12/24 50A vs Orion-Tr 12/24 15A: Best DC-DC Charger for Dual Battery Systems? The Victron Orion XS 12/12 50A is the better pick for most 12V dual battery systems because it delivers 700W continuously at 40°C with 98.5% efficiency, while the Orion XS 12/24 50A suits 24V … Read more
Victron Energy Blue Smart IP22 12V 30A Review The Victron Energy Blue Smart IP22 Smart Car Battery Charger 12V 30A is a Bluetooth-enabled battery charger best suited for RV owners and boaters running deep-cycle or lithium batteries, and it delivers a 30A output at 94% efficiency. It weighs 3.2 pounds, runs on 120V AC input, … Read more
Victron IP65 7A vs IP67 7A vs IP22 20A: Best Charger for Motorhome? If you’re outfitting a motorhome, you need a charger that can handle deep-cycle batteries, survive the occasional splash, and ideally let you check on things from your phone. I’ve been looking at three of Victron’s most popular Blue Smart chargers — the … Read more
Victron Energy Blue Smart 24V 16A Charger Review The Victron Energy Blue Smart Car Battery Charger – IP22 – Float, Trickle Charger & Desulfator for Motorcycle, ATV, RV, Lith is a 24V battery charger best suited for boat owners and RV enthusiasts running 24V lithium or deep-cycle banks, and it delivers 16 amps of output … Read more
Victron Orion-Tr 24/12 20A vs 30A vs Orion XS 12/24 50A: Best RV Charger? If you’re wiring up a 24V alternator to charge a 12V house bank in your RV, you’re likely staring at three Victron options: the Orion-Tr Smart 24/12 20A, the Orion-Tr Smart 24/12 30A, and the brand-new Orion XS 12/24 50A. The … Read more
Victron Orion-Tr 12/48 8A vs 24/48 8.5A vs 48/12 30A: Best DC-DC for Solar Charging? If you are mixing different battery voltages in your solar or RV system, you need a solid DC-DC charger. I tested the Victron Orion-Tr Smart 12/48-Volt 8 amp, the 24/48-Volt 8.5 amp, and the 48/12-Volt 30 amp to see which … Read more
Victron Energy Blue Smart IP67 Charger Review The Victron Energy Blue Smart Marine Battery Charger is a 12V 25-amp waterproof battery charger best suited for boat owners and RVers, and it delivers a fully sealed IP67 build with Bluetooth monitoring. It runs on 120V AC input through a standard NEMA 5-15 plug, weighs 5.4 pounds, … Read more
Victron Energy Blue Smart IP65 12V 10A Charger Review The Victron Energy Blue Smart IP65 Smart Car Battery Charger 12V 10A is a Bluetooth battery charger best suited for boaters and RV owners maintaining 12V lithium or deep-cycle batteries, and it delivers 10 amps of charging from a unit that weighs just 2 pounds. It … Read more
Victron Energy Blue Smart IP67 24V 12A Review The Victron Energy Blue Smart IP67 Smart Marine Battery Charger 24V 12A is a waterproof battery charger best suited for boat owners and RVers maintaining a 24V lithium or deep-cycle battery bank, and it delivers a full 12 amps at 24 volts DC from a 120V AC … Read more
Victron Energy Blue Smart IP65 12V 5A Battery Charger Review The Victron Energy Blue Smart IP65 Smart Car Battery Charger 12V 5A is a Bluetooth-enabled battery charger best suited for motorcycle and boat owners who want long-term battery maintenance, and it delivers up to 94% efficiency with desulfator technology built in. It weighs 0.9 kg, … Read more