Anyone using the National Luna NLDC-40 DC to DC charger? Wondering how it compares to Redarc BCDC1250D. (1 Viewer)

[brasskey]

I've seen plenty of installs and reviews here on the Redarc DC to DC chargers. Seems like many in this forum use the BCDC1250D. But, I was curious if anyone has used the National Luna NLDC-40. I searched mud and didn't find anything. I used the NL solenoid and controller for dual battery setups in two previous builds and it worked well. But, I like some of the features of these DC-DC chargers (support multiple battery types, full charge on secondary battery, solar output, etc.). One thing that I can't figure out is that the NL is a bit less powered at 40A vs Redarc's 50A model, but the NL is a lot more expensive ($850 vs. $497). Just wanted to see if anyone has used the NL one or if anyone more educated on DC-DC chargers might have some thoughts on differences between the two. Thanks.

 

[brasskey]

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[WCDAVE]

Are you going to use the MPPT function of either of these units? If not the Victron Orion will charge your battery at a 30A rate and be less taxing on the alternator. Added bonus -you’d have a few hundred dollars left over for something else.

To answer your original question, I can see no reason to go for the NL unit over the RedArc

 

[brasskey]

Are you going to use the MPPT function of either of these units? If not the Victron Orion will charge your battery at a 30A rate and be less taxing on the alternator. Added bonus -you’d have a few hundred dollars left over for something else.

To answer your original question, I can see no reason to go for the NL unit over the RedArc

Thanks. No plans now for MPPT, but might in the future. I’ll check the victron out.

 

[82SC]

Interestingly Ironman 4x4 has a dcdc charger too. Hmmm