Re: [A/S] 2006 Bambi International Converter / Charger

Thanks for this and other responses. I appreciate the input.

--- In AirstreamList@yahoogroups.com, "Oliver Filippi" <ofilippi@...> wrote:
>
> George,
>
> There are several brands of "smart converter/charger on the market.
>
> The one that I am most familiar with [and the one that I installed in my '76
> Tradewind to replace the original Univolt] is the Progressive Dynamics
> "Intellisync" with the Charge Wizard. I am also very pleased with my
> choice. [I think Airstream is now using the Magnatek converter - which I
> have no experience with.]
>
> Camping World periodically has them on sale. You can also get a factory
> refurbished (and guaranteed) direct from the Progressive Dynamics web site,
> under "bargains" at a substantial discount.
>
> Originally, the Charge Wizard (which makes the unit a true "smart charger,"
> ) was a plug in option. Now they offer the converter with the Charge Wizard
> circuitry built in.
>
> These units are a MAJOR improvement over the original single voltage/current
> Univolt (which was notorious for cooking batteries if plugged into shore
> power and not using the battery. Also, the Intellisync is significantly
> lighter and QUIET - no hum or buzz. The only noise it makes is a low fan
> noise (a whisper fan) which comes on only when the unit is under a heavy
> load (low batteries and/or a heavy load). These units can also handle more
> than one battery (connected in parallel).
>
> Installation is relatively easy.
>
> Oliver Filippi
>
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