XPS battery charger from Bass Pro

[Dave Muniz]

Just got a sale circular from Bass Pro yesterday and the XPS 3 bank battery charger is on sale for $89.99. Has anyone had any experience with this brand of charger.



It looks like it has 3 banks @ 5amp each but the charger will switch some of the amps to the battery(s) that need more of a charge than another that might need less. Looks like it has all the bells and whistles like other brands. Reverse polarity protection, fused leads, waterproof, shockproof, etc. It's made by promariner and comes with a 2 yr. warrenty.



I was looking to buy a Guest because of all the complimentary posts about Sue D. and Guest's customer service. This unit is a good deal less expensive and I don't know if I can pass it up.



What are your thoughts guys? Is this a good unit?



Dave

 

[Bill McElroy]

Go with the Guest,...5amps per battery isn't enough...you need 15amps preferably but 10amps will be okay....5 is just too small..it'll take a looong time to recharge your batt's if you drain them down all the way!!...Sue is awesome anyway,...if you ever have a problem with that Guest....you'll be taken care of,...i'm NOT saying BPS won't do the same,..they will...however Sue has proven time and again that there's a reason she ROCKS!!!...she PROVES it! LOL....treat yourself to the best,..buy Guest!!!

Mac

 

[David Munaretto]

Go Guest!



David

 

[Dave Muniz]

Just for a comparison:



Guest 2613 which is 5/5/3 amp rating for 2 trolling batteries and a cranking battery is $169.99 at BPS.



a 2623 with 10/10/3 amp output is $259.99



We're talking $70 and $180 difference respectively.



This amout of money is significant to me. It's the difference between getting an onboard charge or not (this year).



Does anyone have any practicale experience with Promariner?

Is this a good product.



Seems to me that if BPS has it's name on it they will stand behind it.



BTW I am primarily a weekend angler so a 5 amp unit will probably work out ok for me.



Dave

 

[Bill McElroy]

Then I'd go with the BPS...they WILL stand behind their products,..that's not an issue. I wasn't aware that you don't use your boat that much so if that's the case,..then the 5amp should be fine.....do what fits your budget,...afterall..my JOB is to help you spend YOUR money!! LOL!!...The XPS will suit your needs just fine!

Mac

 

[Greg Meyer]

While I would always tell you to buy a Guest Charger, first; if the features of the BPS fit your needs, I say some kind of "on board" charger is bgetter than none. When your budget permits, if you need or want to upgrade, buy the Guest.

 

[Staci Matheis]

Dave -



My charger is 5 amps for each of the three banks and it is more than adequate to recharge my batteries overnight.



Of course, it is a GUEST and its 15 amps may be better amps than those put out by other brands..... :^)



me!

 

[Dave Muniz]

Good one Scott! LOL



Ordered myself the XPS but there backordered 30 days, Dern!



I hope it doesn't leak a few amps while they get some in.

Maybe they are collecting the strays over at Guest.



Dave

 

[Staci Matheis]

Dave -



You know how if young animals are raised by a different speices they think and act like that other speices.....



Post your address or e-mail it to me and we'll get Sue to send you a Guest hat - that way your XPS will THINK it's a Guest and may perform like one!



me!

 

[Bill McElroy]

Sounds like you should buy a "Size Matters" hat then Scott!!LOL!!

 

[Dave Muniz]

I'd rather she sent me a charger at the same price as the XPS.



<shameless begging> (pleasepleasepleasepleaseplease)



Dave

 

[Scott Hammer TOXIC]

Won't happen....that's like asking the Lexus dealer to price match a Hyundi. LOL Maybe she will send you a sticker to put on the charger.



TOXIC

 

[Staci Matheis]

Unfortunately, Mac, ain't nuthin' gonna help me..... LOL!

 

[Bill McElroy]

Well....atleast a "Size Matters" hat will prove you have a sense of humor!!...LOL

 

[Sue DeLelys]

Dave,



Wish I could. But I did hear that there is a Guest charger up for grabs at the Rally for some lucky angler. And don't forget tackle donations for the Sheriff's Ranch!



Have a great day!



Sue D.

 

[Staci Matheis]

John Foster already took care of that!

He signed my Nitro hat "Size Really Does Matter! John Foster"







(me on the left, John on the right!)

 

[Bill McElroy]

Looks like a Vantriloquist and his "dummy"..LOL

 

[Bob G.]

LOLOLOL!!



Bob G.

 

[Dave Muniz]

Sue D.

Didn't really expect that you could, and that's OK.



Nice to hear from you though.



XPS is backordered so who knows maybe there will be a Guest in my future. We will see.



In the meantime I will remain "open to the possibilities".



Have a great day!



Dave

 

[Staci Matheis]

Careful, Mac..... John gets REAL ANGRY when people insult his intelligence!