on-board battery charger cooling

[JOHN PRIESTER]

i am installing a 3 bank on board charger in my new 2001 sylvan adventurer. do i need to install a small cooling fan, or am i just needlessly worrying? the item costs almost 300.00 and i dont want to burn it up prematurely.

[s.f.]

you most likely will have cord the running into the compartment where the charger is mounted. that is enough to keep things from problems. i personally don't know of any heat related problems that would merit a fan.
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[Jigger]

I installed a two bank charger in my Sylvan last May and the instructions specifically stated that some ventilation is required if it is mounted in an enclosed area. Mine is behind a door, under the console on the passenger side; I always leave that door open when charging. Jigger

[Sparky]

I have a 3 bank charger installed in a step-up to the bow. I just
take the lid off when charging at night or in the winter. There haven't been any problems for 6 years.