Battery charger for 5th wheel batteries

[jayspi]

I'm sure this has been asked before but I can't find it in forum search for the life of me.

Our 5th wheel converter went out, so for a few days I've been charging the batteries from an automotive, 10 amp, battery charger. It's one where (supposedly) you can leave it plugged in and it will trickle charge. It worked fine for a few days then died. So I'm wondering, does anyone have recommendations for a good one? Preferably one I can buy locally or order from Amazon.

Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks!

[2oldman]

jayspi wrote:
Do you know the model number? I see several of them on Amazon.

Something like this. Mine's maybe 20 years old, this one looks much different. This one has the same specs.

[SoundGuy]

jayspi wrote:
Any suggestions are appreciated.

Not inexpensive but CTEK makes great chargers. My own Multi US 7002 has been faultless, does a proper 14.4 volt bulk charge, while the larger Multi US 25000 includes temperature compensated charging which is often required for many brands of AGM batteries.

[fj12ryder]

I just bought a Schumacher SC1320 to use when our converter went south. It was hooked up continuously for 4 days and the battery was still in good shape. Of course we have all LED lights so our power draw wasn't huge, and no furnace usage. It is only a 6 amp draw and has the trickle charge too, but worked for us. We have just one 12 volt battery.

I bought it at a local hardware store for $50, and choices were very limited.

[wanderingaimles]

I bought one of these for the same reason. 25 amps and had the supposed ability to rejuvenate a bad battery, havent tried that part yet.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Stanley-25A-Battery-Charger-with-75A-Engine-Start/38243762

[jayspi]

2oldman wrote:
I have a Schumacher that's served me for years.

Do you know the model number? I see several of them on Amazon.

[2oldman]

I have a Schumacher that's served me for years.