Hi all.

My new Noco Genius 7200 (7.2 Amp) charger doesn't seem sufficient to
run a Truckfridge 49 DC while maintaining a group 27 100 Ah deep cycle
battery. This may be due, in part, to the "intelligent" aspect of the
charger (algorithms, etc.) but it's also more likely due to it being
undersized.

It seems one common mistake people make in building a solar set up, is
undersizing in terms of Watts needed and actual solar panel output.
(not to mention future proofing by installing  a controller capable of
handling future higher Amp loads) This may well be true for battery
chargers used, in part, to supply 12VDC when connected to shore power.

This has likely all been said before, but I would suggest that in
particular, though a good product by all other measure, the Noco
Genius 7200 may not be what you need. In chatting live online with
Noco support, they suggested I add another battery and install a
G26000.

In hindsight, I should have installed a TF49 AC/DC or modified the
cabinetry and installed a TF65 AC/DC, or just bought a less expensive
but higher output charger. The price difference between DC and AC/DC
is about what I paid for the Genius charger, but in general, there
would have been less hassle.

Neil.

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