Victron Energy SmartSolar MPPT 150V 60A Review I was tired of losing solar power when clouds rolled in, so I tested the Victron Energy SmartSolar MPPT Tr Solar Charge Controller (Bluetooth) – Charge Controllers for Solar Panels – 150V 60 am on my cabin setup. Its MPPT tracking keeps pulling juice even in partial shade, … Read more
Victron Energy Blue Smart IP22 24V 8A Review I recently found myself with a dead 24V battery on my boat and needed a charger that wouldn’t just dump current and walk away. That’s when I grabbed the Victron Energy Blue Smart IP22 Smart Car Battery Charger 24V 8A, a compact unit with Bluetooth and a … Read more
Victron Energy Orion XS 1400 DC-DC Charger Review If you’ve ever struggled to find space for a battery charger in your van or boat, I feel your pain. I tested the Victron Energy Orion XS 1400, 12/24-Volt 50 Amp DC-DC Battery Charger – 1400W Output, 98.5% Efficiency, Bluetooth Monito and was shocked at how small … Read more
Victron Energy Blue Smart IP22 12V 20A Review I’ve killed more than a few batteries letting them sit over the winter, so I picked up the Victron Energy Blue Smart IP22 Smart Car Battery Charger 12V 20A, Float & Trickle Charger and Desulfator for Motorcycle, ATV, RV, Lithium and Deep Cycle Batteries to finally fix … Read more
Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smart 24/24-Volt DC Charger Review If you own a boat or RV with a 24-volt dual battery system, keeping your service battery charged from the alternator can be a real headache. I tested the Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smart DC to DC Charger (Bluetooth) – 24/24-Volt 17 amp 400-Watt to see if it … Read more
Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC Charger Review If you have a vehicle or boat with a 48-volt alternator and need to charge a 12-volt service battery, you know the struggle. I tested the Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smart DC to DC Charger (Bluetooth) – 48/12-Volt 30 amp 360-Watt – Battery Charger for Dual Battery Systems – … Read more
Victron Energy 24-Volt 25 Amp Charger Review I’ve been burned before by cheap battery chargers that overheat and kill batteries. That’s why I tested the Victron Energy 24-Volt 25 amp Microprocessor Battery Charger, a unit that pumps out 25 amps and weighs 3.8 kg, to see if it lives up to the reputation. This 24-volt … Read more
Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC Charger Review If you’ve ever dealt with a dead house battery while your alternator hummed away uselessly, you know the frustration. I tested the Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smart DC to DC Charger (Bluetooth) – 12/24-Volt 15 amp 360-Watt – Battery Charger for Dual Battery Systems – Isolated to see if … Read more
Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC Charger Review If you run a 24-volt alternator but need to charge a 12-volt service battery, you know the struggle. I tested the Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smart DC to DC Charger (Bluetooth) – 24/12-Volt 30 amp 360-Watt – Battery Charger for Dual Battery Systems – Isolated to see if it … Read more
Victron Energy MultiPlus 500VA Inverter Charger Review I live in an RV part-time, and shore power connections are rarely as strong as I’d like. That’s why I tested the Victron Energy MultiPlus – Power Inverter – Pure Sine Wave Inverter Charger – with PowerAssist Technology – UL-Certified — a 400-watt, 500VA unit that promises to … Read more