For boats and vans that need an isolated charger from a brand with a long track record. Buyers who don’t need isolation get more current and efficiency from the Orion XS.
Amazon $177.15
For boats and vehicles that need an isolated charger, or anyone who wants Victron Bluetooth and a 5 year warranty on a small house bank.
- 18 ACharge current
- NoSolar input
- 87%Efficiency
- 5 yearsWarranty
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Galvanic isolation suits vehicles where the house and chassis grounds must stay apart
- Bluetooth setup and monitoring built in
- Five year warranty
- Engine running detection works with smart alternators
- 87% efficiency wastes more alternator power as heat than newer chargers
- No solar input
- Heavier and pricier per amp than non isolated chargers
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | ORI121222120 |
|---|---|
| Charging | |
| Charge current | 18 A |
| Input battery | 12 V |
| Output battery | 12 V |
| LiFePO4 profile | Yes |
| Smart alternator support | Yes |
| Peak efficiency | 87% |
| Isolated | Yes |
| Solar | |
| Solar input | No |
| Build | |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Weight | 3 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years |
Alternatives in this current
For smaller vans and truck campers with a 100 Ah battery and a panel or two on the roof. Bigger banks or arrays need the 50 A DCC50S.
Amazon $186.99A low cost dual input charger for a single 100 Ah battery in a 4x4 or small camper.
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