DC-DC Chargers and Dual Battery Systems

Join Shane Smith from Genesis Offroad and Erich Ross from RedArc Electronics as we dive into DC-DC chargers and unveil our new OMEGA Dual Battery System! Learn the differences between RedArc’s Classic and Alpha chargers, how they compare to our Gen 3 PowerHub, and why the OMEGA system is a game-changer for overlanders and off-roaders.

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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:42 - About RedArc
3:45 - What is a DC-to-DC Charger?
5:30 - RedArc Alpha Charger Design Features
10:24 - Genesis Gen 3 PowerHub Overview
12:45 - Benefits and Limitations of Combiner vs. Charger
15:12 - Variable Voltage Alternator Challenges
18:48 - Introducing the Genesis OMEGA Dual Battery System
22:55 - Choosing the Right System
30:31 - Recovery Mode
31:50 - Final Thoughts & Wrap Up

[ThePyleDriver]

Really well done video - thank you! I've got your old JK system with a dumb isolator and two agms, with a separate house battle born and all victron equipment in the back. The new setup looks fantastic. Basically moves everything I have wired in the back into one small pre-wired package out of the way. Look forward to hearing how those dakota batteries do over the long run under the hood; I've got an LS swap and it puts out a ton of heat. :p

[martin]

I love that this came out, but I already started investing in a Bluetti and a Bluetti charge 1.
I have the genisis system in my Gladiator and JL.
Can I hook the charge 1 to your gen 3 system.
I just installed it in my JL and about a year ago in my JT.

[hrgp]

I live in a really cold weather area, how the lithium batterie will be affecting the cold weather?.

[intelovrlnder]

Quick Question the OMEGA does it have the battery busbar like the GEN3? I currently have the GEN3 and my AUX battery dies. Does the ALPHA help in anyway with the GEN3 in ensuring the AUX Battery is topped off when engine is off. My aftermarket radio is on the AUX and the Radio (Stinger HEIGH10) plugs into the Canbus in the Jeep JL (Glovebox) so when it drains and since the radio is on the AUX the voltage irregularity causes Jeep to throw codes.(example: Service Shifter etc.) Unless it is suggested to put the Radio power on the Crank battery since that get priority. Thoughts?

[kennethburman]

Is it possible to run a dual lithium battery system? Do the accessories mount directly to the batteries or are there multiple terminals like your other setups?

[zaldesapla]

Would there be any drawbacks with the lithium setup running a winch and compressor? Could the winch and compressor be hooked up to the AGM cranking battery since the vehicle would need to be running to use them anyway? I like the idea for running my lower amperage accessories off a lithium and might be what I’m looking for. I assume there’s also some weight savings with the Alpha over the Gen 3 system?

[pattkinder]

I already have your dual system on a 14 JKUR with 34 series AGMs. Can I also add this and mount a lithium in the cab?

[MichaelBaber-zznb]

Wish the Alpha offered Bluetooth for a more simple system without the variable current alternator for primarily newer Jeep owners.

[allthingstwistedrose]

But your stuff is soooo expensive! You don't seem to offer any budget friendly products.