Xantrex TrueCharge 2 40A died
I loved this charger because it had so many features our converters don't have. Adjustable for different battery technologies, equalization to 15.5 volts, power factor corrected and the big one for me is temperature compensated. My RV can see from 115F to 0F and I leave it plugged in 24-7 when in storage. It can be easily forced into bulk mode by simply powering it down for one minute and turning it back on and it goes straight to 14.4V.
It lost DC output. I have checked the 2 reverse polarity fuses and was told there is a fuse on the mainboard. I pulled the cover and checked that fuse as well...all good. I see nothing out of the ordinary inside on the circuit board except a large capacitor (450V 470mfd) that is slightly swollen on top. I have no way of knowing if it is bad or if it is the problem.
I called a couple of Xantrex service centers and was told the same thing by both of them. These are non repairable throw-aways if out of warranty.
This is an installed redundant charger and my other charger is a PD 75A deck mount. I am good to camp but I'll miss the versatility of having a smaller charger that will run on my 2K inverter generator verses having to run the 5.5K Onan to run my 75 amp charger.
I am mostly dissappointed that this a $360 charger from a company like Xantrex is considered non repairable.
It lost DC output. I have checked the 2 reverse polarity fuses and was told there is a fuse on the mainboard. I pulled the cover and checked that fuse as well...all good. I see nothing out of the ordinary inside on the circuit board except a large capacitor (450V 470mfd) that is slightly swollen on top. I have no way of knowing if it is bad or if it is the problem.
I called a couple of Xantrex service centers and was told the same thing by both of them. These are non repairable throw-aways if out of warranty.
This is an installed redundant charger and my other charger is a PD 75A deck mount. I am good to camp but I'll miss the versatility of having a smaller charger that will run on my 2K inverter generator verses having to run the 5.5K Onan to run my 75 amp charger.
I am mostly dissappointed that this a $360 charger from a company like Xantrex is considered non repairable.
