Victron Energy Blue Smart IP65 1.1A vs 5A vs 7A: Best Charger for Classic Cars? If you’re restoring or storing a classic car, you already know how critical a good battery charger is. I’ve been testing three Victron Energy Blue Smart IP65 models — the 6V/12V 1.1A, the 12V 5A, and the 12V 7A — … Read more
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? If you’re setting up a dual battery system in your van, boat, or 4×4, you’re probably staring at three Victron chargers: the Orion XS 12/12 50A (700W), the Orion XS 12/24 50A (1400W), and … Read more
Victron Energy Blue Smart IP22 12V 30A Review I’ve been burned by cheap battery chargers that cook my batteries or take forever. So I tested the Victron Energy Blue Smart IP22 Smart Car Battery Charger 12V 30A, Float & Trickle Charger and Desulfator for Motorcycle, ATV, RV, Lithium and Deep Cycle Batteries to see if … 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 I’ve been burned before by a dead battery on my boat, so I know the pain of a charger that just doesn’t cut it. That’s why I was eager to test the Victron Energy Blue Smart Car Battery Charger – IP22 – Float, Trickle Charger & Desulfator … 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 I was stuck with a deeply discharged boat battery that wouldn’t take a charge from my old trickle charger. The Victron Energy Blue Smart Marine Battery Charger – IP67 – Float, Trickle Charger & Desulfator for Boat, ATV, RV, Lithium claims it can force-feed a dead battery, so … Read more
Victron Energy Blue Smart IP65 12V 10A Charger Review I’ve killed more than a few batteries over the years by letting them sit too long in my workshop. That’s why I tested the Victron Energy Blue Smart IP65 Smart Car Battery Charger 12V 10A, Float & Trickle Charger and Desulfator for Motorcycle — a 10-amp … Read more
Victron Energy Blue Smart IP67 24V 12A Review I have a boat that sits in the water all season, and keeping the 24V battery topped off used to be a pain. I tested the Victron Energy Blue Smart IP67 Smart Marine Battery Charger 24V 12A to see if it could handle the constant moisture and … Read more