For big lithium banks on a budget, where raw current matters more than features. The short warranty and thin spec sheet are the trade-off.
Amazon $202.49
The value pick for vans and campers that want alternator and solar charging in one box. It costs well under half as much as a Redarc dual-input unit for more current.
- 50 ACharge current
- MPPT, up to 660 WSolar input
- 97%Efficiency
- 2 yearsWarranty
Price checked October 23, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Charges from the alternator and up to 660 W of solar at the same time
- Recharges a 100 Ah lithium battery in about 2 hours of driving or full sun
- Comes with a battery temperature sensor and works with smart alternators
- Fan-free and silent
- Also trickle-charges the starter battery from solar once the house battery is full
- Solar input tops out at 50 V, so panels have to be wired in parallel
- Bluetooth costs extra (BT-2 module)
- Not galvanically isolated
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Specifications
| Model number | RBC50D1S |
|---|---|
| Charging | |
| Charge current | 50 A |
| Input battery | 12 V |
| Output battery | 12 V |
| LiFePO4 profile | Yes |
| Smart alternator support | Yes |
| Peak efficiency | 97% |
| Isolated | No |
| Solar | |
| Solar input | MPPT, up to 660 W |
| Max solar voltage | 50 V |
| Build | |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Weight | 4.1 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Released | 2025-08 |
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For boats and big RV banks that need lots of alternator current and fine control over charge voltages. Van builders short on space will find the Orion XS smaller and easier.
Amazon $318.75For boats and large RVs with a big lithium bank and an alternator rated well above 140 A.
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