Hello All,
I have been following the Xantrex/Trace discussion and would like to offer
an alternative. Since my boating is currently based in the Netherlands, I
learned about another manufacturer of inverters, battery chargers, etc. ---
MasterVolt (http://www.mastervolt.com/)
Last summer I had installed an inverter/battery charger unit (a Dakar
12/1500) and control panel - a full sine wave inverter and 65Amp battery
charger. So far I am real happy with it, in my opinion it is very stout and
well made. It also has a 3Amp trickle charger for the engine starting
battery plus several other features like a selectable inverter low output
mode for running digital clocks and other small AC loads.
In the Netherlands, MasterVolt is a major supplier to the boat builders with
a very complete line of electrical components. MasterVolt has offices and a
distribution network in the US but I haven't heard much of them here. Seems
a pity because they have a classy set of products.
Just my opinion -- your mileage may vary.
Bob Williamson
currently in St. Louis but soon back to
Caroline
Linssen 40SE
Sneek, NL
Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2003 20:10:59 -0800
From: "Jim Donnelly" lassinanti@hotmail.com
Subject: TWL: Trace Inverter Support
To: trawler-world-list@lists.samurai.com
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I am upset with Xantrex/Trace because they will not support my premium
quality U2232 32 Volt Inverter. They say it is out of date, and can not
help me. It has a blown transistor.
I have always considered Trace a premium brand. That is why it is on my
boat.
Has anyone else had problems with these folks, or is it just me?
Jim Donnelly
Troller Fan Isle
Powell River Canada
Hello All,
I have been following the Xantrex/Trace discussion and would like to offer
an alternative. Since my boating is currently based in the Netherlands, I
learned about another manufacturer of inverters, battery chargers, etc. ---
MasterVolt (http://www.mastervolt.com/)
Last summer I had installed an inverter/battery charger unit (a Dakar
12/1500) and control panel - a full sine wave inverter and 65Amp battery
charger. So far I am real happy with it, in my opinion it is very stout and
well made. It also has a 3Amp trickle charger for the engine starting
battery plus several other features like a selectable inverter low output
mode for running digital clocks and other small AC loads.
In the Netherlands, MasterVolt is a major supplier to the boat builders with
a very complete line of electrical components. MasterVolt has offices and a
distribution network in the US but I haven't heard much of them here. Seems
a pity because they have a classy set of products.
Just my opinion -- your mileage may vary.
Bob Williamson
currently in St. Louis but soon back to
Caroline
Linssen 40SE
Sneek, NL
>Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2003 20:10:59 -0800
>From: "Jim Donnelly" <lassinanti@hotmail.com>
>Subject: TWL: Trace Inverter Support
>To: trawler-world-list@lists.samurai.com
>Message-ID: <F17qiq8zp2wVSn5dHcc0000bd86@hotmail.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed
>
>I am upset with Xantrex/Trace because they will not support my premium
>quality U2232 32 Volt Inverter. They say it is out of date, and can not
>help me. It has a blown transistor.
>
>I have always considered Trace a premium brand. That is why it is on my
>boat.
>
>Has anyone else had problems with these folks, or is it just me?
>
>Jim Donnelly
>Troller Fan Isle
>Powell River Canada
