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Originally Posted by bring_it_on
Thanks for this. I was having doubts whether to keep the charger or send it back. I think i'll end up just keeping it. I currently live in an apartment building that doesn't have a place to plug in a charger in the parking so would have been pulling out the batteries to charge them. From what I've read the concern with the Noco charger has more to do with its charging profile in case there is some low draw from the battery while it is charging so this wouldn't be an issue for me at least in the short term. I was considering a second Odyssey Group 34 as well but now may look to fit a lighter battleborn 50 or 100 AH instead. I've seen a rig recently which was running a 50 AH Lithium in the aux tray location. The heat didn't seem to bother the battery as the owner was removing it after the trip and putting it on a charge. I haven't decided whether to do that or just to put it in a box in the back but I love the lithium option for its weight..
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I looked at lithium as well and I don't think the extra cost is worth it. I also think they are more sensitive to charging profile too. I really love the noco chargers for their durability and reliability and will keep buying them. for a dual battery setup, its up to how you want to use it. I use it to power some devices like my diesel heater when I use my RTT in winter, so I want it to always be there. I also want it as an extra starter battery just in case my main battery goes when I am camping out anytime since there usually aren't any other people for miles. especially in winter when its < 0 out.
