2010 Jayco Discovery Battery Charger

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Member - Keith Q

Can anyone help with some information on the factory battery charger fitted to our caravan.
1. Who makes it?
2. What is its rating and what are its performance performance features. ie is it a proper battery charger or is it a simple trickle charger?

Things that are hidden in dark places and are unknown to me are a worry. Paranoid? Almost certainly, but for me, ignorance when something goes wrong is not bliss and I like to avoid those possibilities
I have looked through the archives, but cannot find any previous info.
Thanks.
Keith Q

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Reply By: rooster350 - Tuesday, Dec 31, 2013 at 11:20

Tuesday, Dec 31, 2013 at 11:20

From our van , not a Jayco...but it MAY be similar, 2-4 amp trickle charger and maybe Projecta brand cheers

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Reply By: Member - Niss42 - Tuesday, Dec 31, 2013 at 12:06

Tuesday, Dec 31, 2013 at 12:06

Have you thought of checking the Jayco web site, plenty of info there.
Cheers,
Barry.

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Reply By: Dennis Ellery - Tuesday, Dec 31, 2013 at 12:22

Tuesday, Dec 31, 2013 at 12:22

I have a Jayco 2008 with a Setec power supply.
When connected to 240 volt ac the unit has a 12 power supply to run the caravans load (12v TV and lights etc), and isolates the battery from the load whilst charging it with its 5 stage charger.

Using a standard battery charger is not a good thing, as it will overcharge your battery when you are drawing a load from it.

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Reply By: tonysmc - Tuesday, Dec 31, 2013 at 12:55

Tuesday, Dec 31, 2013 at 12:55

I just googled Jayco battery charger and came up with this.
http://www.setec.com.au/jayco-customers/
It seems to answer a lot of questions.

Cheers, Tony.

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Follow Up By: Member - Keith Q - Tuesday, Dec 31, 2013 at 13:49

Tuesday, Dec 31, 2013 at 13:49

Hello Tony and others

Tony, I seem to have found the same site as you at what appears to be exactly the same time. I think it will tell me what I need to know.
Its a SETEC ST35-II charger and I did not know that either when I started this "investigation"
Thanks Tony and the other folks who helped out.

Keith Q

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Follow Up By: Nomadic Navara - Thursday, Jan 02, 2014 at 00:24

Thursday, Jan 02, 2014 at 00:24

Be aware that despite what you read on that Setec site or in any of the handbooks you can download from it that the Setec power converters do not make good efficient battery chargers. They are designed for travellers in the USA who mainly have different requirements.

Read ablut these type of converters in this page. - You will do well by adding a proper battery charger and connect it across your battery.

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Follow Up By: Member - Keith Q - Friday, Jan 03, 2014 at 09:47

Friday, Jan 03, 2014 at 09:47

Peter, that article is very enlightening. I learnt a lot!
I have found your occasional comments on various electrical topics to be very interesting, especially radio.
There are many kind, clever and experienced people on this site who gladly share their knowledge and experience and its great!
Thanks for your advice.

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