{"product_id":"renogy-core-12v-60a-dc-dc-battery-charger","title":"Renogy CORE 12V 60A DC-DC Battery Charger","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShort Product Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Renogy CORE 12V 60A DC-DC Battery Charger is an on-board charger that sits between your vehicle's starter battery and your caravan or camper house battery, converting alternator power into a properly regulated 3-stage charge. It handles up to 60A of charge current, works with both traditional and smart (Euro 6) alternators, and supports AGM, flooded, gel and lithium batteries via a simple DIP switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWiring a house battery straight to the alternator through a solenoid is a poor way to charge it. Voltage drop over long cable runs means the battery seldom reaches full charge, and a lithium battery in particular cannot safely take a raw, unregulated alternator feed. A DC-DC charger fixes both problems: it lifts and regulates the voltage so the house battery genuinely reaches 100%, and it limits current so neither the battery nor the alternator is stressed. On a long haul to the Kalahari or up the West Coast, that is the difference between arriving with a full bank and arriving with a battery sitting at 70%.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60A rated charge current\u003c\/strong\u003e – up to 750W of charging while driving, so a decent-sized house bank refills in a few hours on the road rather than a full day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmart 3-stage charging\u003c\/strong\u003e – bulk, boost and float stages take the battery to a true 100% instead of a partial surface charge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide 8–16V input range\u003c\/strong\u003e – keeps charging steadily even when alternator voltage sags under load or over a long cable run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional and smart alternator support\u003c\/strong\u003e – works with modern Euro 6 variable-voltage alternators found in newer bakkies and vans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSix voltage profiles via DIP switch\u003c\/strong\u003e – five gears plus a lead-acid\/lithium selector (SW5), so you set it correctly for your specific battery chemistry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIsolated input and output\u003c\/strong\u003e – keeps the house circuit electrically separated from the vehicle circuit for safer, cleaner charging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eD+ ignition sensing\u003c\/strong\u003e – the charger only runs once the engine is running, which prevents the starter battery being flattened while parked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLC current-limit input\u003c\/strong\u003e – an external signal wire can reduce charge current to protect the house battery in specific setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature compensation ready\u003c\/strong\u003e – accepts the optional Renogy battery temperature sensor at -3mV\/°C\/2V for lead-acid banks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact, robust housing\u003c\/strong\u003e – 311 x 175 x 68 mm and 2.4 kg, easy to mount under a bed base or in a battery locker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOff-road caravans and camper trailers running a dedicated house battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBakkie canopy and 4x4 dual-battery builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanel vans and self-built campers touring long distances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwners upgrading from lead-acid to lithium who need proper alternator charging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone whose vehicle has a modern smart alternator that a solenoid split-charge cannot handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLocal Support from 4Matt Campers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e4Matt Campers is a Renogy dealer based in Cape Town, serving caravanners and overlanders throughout the Western Cape and delivering across South Africa. We build and service 12V systems every week, so if you are unsure whether the 60A CORE, a smaller unit or the REGO model suits your battery bank and alternator, phone us and we will work it out with you before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Renogy CORE 12V 60A DC-DC Battery Charger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e RNG-DCC1212-60-G1-SA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12V DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated charge current:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated output:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput voltage range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8V – 16V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoost voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.1 – 14.7V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloat voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.2 – 13.8V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharge stages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-stage (bulk, boost, float)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery types:\u003c\/strong\u003e AGM, flooded, gel and lithium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdle power consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt;0.4A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature compensation:\u003c\/strong\u003e -3mV\/°C\/2V with optional sensor (non-lithium only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e -20°C to +50°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 311 x 175 x 68 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.4 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e CE, RoHS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 x Renogy CORE 12V 60A DC-DC Battery Charger\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOptional Fitment \u0026amp; Upgrade Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe D+ ignition cable is \u003cstrong\u003enot included\u003c\/strong\u003e and must be connected — the charger will not power on without it. Renogy recommends 18–16 AWG copper cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe LC current-limit cable is also not included; use 18–16 AWG copper cable if your setup requires it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Renogy battery temperature sensor is sold separately and is not compatible with lithium batteries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMain battery cabling should be sized for 60A over the full run length — on long caravan installations this usually means heavy gauge cable and correctly rated fusing at both battery ends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the DIP switches to match your battery chemistry before first use; SW5 selects between lead-acid and lithium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount in a dry, ventilated location with clearance around the housing for heat dissipation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eComplete Your Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lithium-batteries\"\u003eLithium Batteries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/solar-charge-controllers\"\u003eSolar Charge Controllers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/solar-panels\"\u003eSolar Panels\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/electrical-accessories\"\u003eElectrical Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/renogy\"\u003eRenogy Range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy can't I just connect my lithium battery to the alternator with a solenoid?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA lithium battery will accept as much current as the alternator can give, which can overload the alternator, and the alternator's fixed voltage will not charge the battery correctly. A DC-DC charger limits current to a safe 60A and applies the right lithium voltage profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this work with my newer bakkie's smart alternator?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The CORE 60A supports both traditional and smart (variable voltage) alternators, and its 8–16V input range keeps it charging even when the alternator drops its output voltage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it have Bluetooth or an app?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The CORE 60A is a straightforward DIP-switch configured charger with LED status indication. If you want app monitoring, look at the Renogy REGO 12V 60A DC-DC charger instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it have a built-in solar MPPT input?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This model charges from the alternator only. Pair it with a separate Renogy MPPT solar controller if you also want solar input.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it drain my starter battery when the vehicle is parked?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The D+ ignition signal means the charger only operates once the engine is running, and idle draw is under 0.4A.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Renogy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48299445125305,"sku":"RNG-DCC1212-60-G1-SA","price":4995.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/4587\/6409\/files\/RNG-DCC1212-60-UK.jpg?v=1784791434","url":"https:\/\/www.4mattcampers.co.za\/products\/renogy-core-12v-60a-dc-dc-battery-charger","provider":"4Matt Campers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}