Any issue with Tril-L-Start and a PD converter?

[SeeTheUSA]

I just upgraded my OEM comverter (Parallax 7345) with a Progressive Dynamics PD 4645. The goal is to gain some battery charging sophistication. A couple of years ago, I also installed a Trik-L-Start. Another View/Navion owner reported his PD converter would not go into the "float mode" because of a Trik-L-Start.

Will the Trik-L-Start pose any problems for the "Charge Wizard" feature of the PD 4645?

[RedT]

I recently replaced a Parallax 7455 Converter/Battery Charger in my '04 Meridian due to charger boiling batteries dry. Installed a Progressive Dynamics PD9260C 60 Amp RV Converter/Charger with Remote Pendant.

I had previously installed a Trik-L-Start, and after a few tests, my PD seems to work as designed. According to the insructions and the indications (flashing light on remote pendant) the charger does go into float mode.

[wa8yxm]

I see no problems with a Trick-L-Start and the Charge Wizard controlled units. The Trick-L-Start should make no difference at all to the PD. save that if the batteries are down (Starting battery) it may take a bit longer to get to the "Float" stage.... But then one would expect this and the PD can take it.. Unlike some converters.

[hamguy]

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Originally Posted by SeeTheUSA I just upgraded my OEM comverter (Parallax 7345) with a Progressive Dynamics PD 4645. The goal is to gain some battery charging sophistication. A couple of years ago, I also installed a Trik-L-Start. Another View/Navion owner reported his PD converter would not go into the "float mode" because of a Trik-L-Start. Will the Trik-L-Start pose any problems for the "Charge Wizard" feature of the PD 4645?

Use the PD unit on the coach batts and use the Trik-L on the engine batt. I have been using this combo for 5 years.

[hamguy]

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Originally Posted by wa8yxm I see no problems with a Trick-L-Start and the Charge Wizard controlled units. The Trick-L-Start should make no difference at all to the PD. save that if the batteries are down (Starting battery) it may take a bit longer to get to the "Float" stage.... But then one would expect this and the PD can take it.. Unlike some converters.

The Trik-L fools the PD and keeps it in the charge mode. It can't ever drop to the maint. mode.