Thread: Trailer tires

Originally Posted by G-3 Fisherman

I have a Dual Pro XL its a two bank charger and its 6 amps per bank. I have been using it 24/7 for four years now and its never let me down. Bass Pro Shops has them as well as a lot of the boat shops.

G-3, all I have is a 12v 40lb minn kota. Do I need a two bank charger?

2 bank will charge only 1 battery(tm battery) a 4 bank will charge 2 battery (tm and cranking battery). I use only 2 bank b/c the alternator on the cranking battery charges it everytime the cranking battery is running.

I would get the two bank charger, because if you don't run your outboard too much, your cranking battery may run down over time from accessories(DF, livewell, Etc.) operating. This charger will keep your trolling motor and cranking batteries hot.

Originally Posted by majflyboy

G-3, all I have is a 12v 40lb minn kota. Do I need a two bank charger?

I use a two bank charger because I have two batteries....one for the trolling motor and one to start the outboard. If I had three batteries I would have a three bank, etc., etc. With my trolling motor battery as well as my cranking battery on the charger....I do not have to worry about them getting low in cold weather and maybe freezing etc. It just makes good sense to put every battery in the boat on a bank on a onboard charging system.