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Old 05-15-2016 | 03:38 AM
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Hey everyone. As some of you know I have a very rare & serious nerve condition called CRPS.
Unfortunately, It has resulted in me having to give up racing. I have not been able to even practice for awhile. Last summer I sold a bunch of my stuff to fund medical expenses. A good portion of items I kept were mysteriously "lost" during my move.

I seriously need to get out and run the buggy a bit. However, I need a few items before I can do so. One of the items happens to be a charger. I had a Hitec x4 and it was decent but it also had its issues.

Here is what I'm looking for in a charger. If anyone can help by offering advice on charger options I would greatly appreciate it. I'm an engine guy, not into the whole "what charger is new this week".

What I am looking for ($100 budget / new charger)
1. Must be AC/DC
2. Charge up to 10 amps (or more)
3. Dual port
4. Purchase from within the U.S.

Thanks, Tim

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Old 05-15-2016 | 03:51 AM
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At that budget and your requirements it may be a bit of a tall order, somebody else may have some better options for you but this is about the only thing I found that meets your requirements, and I have just purchased one of these myself. Unfortunately its not in the U.S.
http://www.rcmart.com/skyrc-d100-acd...?cPath=52_1271
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Old 05-15-2016 | 05:43 AM
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I can go a bit more on budget but not much. I ordered a few items from rcmart and never received them. They would not reply back to emails either. I had to end up filing a paypal claim against them. That is only one of many reasons why I prefer to shop within the U.S.
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Originally Posted by Vintageguy
I can go a bit more on budget but not much. I ordered a few items from rcmart and never received them. They would not reply back to emails either. I had to end up filing a paypal claim against them. That is only one of many reasons why I prefer to shop within the U.S.
Can understand that. I have never had a problem with them but of course I don't mean to say that you never did. I guess if you pay with paypal then your at least covered for items not received, so you could always try again but its up to you in the end.

If your're a member of tower hobbies this might be ok with a member coupon code.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXFXYS&P=0

or this looks like it could be very similar to the skyrc one I mentioned if not the very same unit but with hitec scheme
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXFLVA&P=0
just a few more suggestions for you.
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Strange... never had a single problem with rcmart myself on multiple orders. Just customs could be annoying sometimes...

10A? On 2S I presume? That does actually not come all that often in AC/DC chargers. Don't think I've ever seen "more" than that. The dual port requirement makes it even harder. And on your budget... I think the SkyRC D100 is probably your best (maybe only) option. It's also sold on amazon.com or on ebay (prices vary though).
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I really like the reedy charger. However, it's hard to justify the $ when I'm not racing anymore. However, I don't want to sit and play the waiting game for packs to charge. I had a single port skyrc charger several years ago and really like it. I'm looking at a couple of dual port skyrc chargers right now.
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Originally Posted by Vintageguy
I really like the reedy charger. However, it's hard to justify the $ when I'm not racing anymore. However, I don't want to sit and play the waiting game for packs to charge. I had a single port skyrc charger several years ago and really like it. I'm looking at a couple of dual port skyrc chargers right now.
The hitec charger is exactly the same as the skyrc, it looks like a rebranded skyrc. Tower hobbies is located in the US and if your a member you can take advantage of the member discounts.
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Get a $70 turnigy reaktor charger from hobbyking and a small power supply of ebay. Around $100 total, will charge at high balanced amperage. They work great for the money, and if/when you decide to upgrade you will already have a power supply.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/iCharger-12v-75amp-900-watts-R-C-Power-Supply-for-PL-6-8-iCharger-4010-308-/171739261664

http://www.hobbyking.com/mobile/viewproduct.asp?idproduct=44112

This is the best you'll get at this price range. I have a 30 amp reaktor charger and this same power supply. Software balancing algorithm works great. Make sure when ordering from hobbyking select the regional US warehouse so it ships to you from a domestic location
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Old 05-19-2016 | 12:35 PM
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Second hand icharger 308 duo, if you can find one... Superb chargers!
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