[darren73]

hi,i just bought a new battery charger(orange rac 29.99 argos)for my backpack,an anyone tell me how hard they are on electric+how long does it take to charge on 12v trickle,thanks.

[davids3511]

Sorry to drag up an old post but how did you get on with this charger? I am havintg trouble with batteries and am considering purchasing one of these.

[darren73]

hi david,its a great charger-takes about 1hr max to charge

[darren73]

if your using the charger that comes with the backpack they seem to be rubbish

[Wayne Thomas]

'chic cleaning' sell an 'intelligent' battery charger (it's not cheap in comparison to a normal battery charger) but it won't damage or cook your batteries through overcharging.

I have one mounted in my van for topping up my batteries to a full state at week-ends despite relying on my split charge relay to charge my batteries daily in the van. I've had my 110 amp battery for at least 3 years now and it's going just as good today as it was on the first day I bought it. Touch wood it's never let me down

[davids3511]

Hi

Thanks for all the replies. I got my backpack in August and have already gone though 3 batteries. I recon the charger is doing them no good at all. Will pop down to Argos tomorrow to pick one up.

[davids3511]

Hi Wayne

I think it is about £55.00 plus VAT. The Argos one is only £30.00 with the added advantage of being able to collect it tomorrow. Will give the argos one a go first and see if it helps.

Thanks

David

[davids3511]

hi david,its a great charger-takes about 1hr max to charge

Do you use it on 'fast charge' mode?

[darren73]

yes mate,fast charge,under an hour  for a full charge