NOCO Gen5X2 - need longer leads

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hawkman

Discussion Starter · Jul 8, 2021

***Note: I have sent a message to NOCO and will report if I hear back.
***Possible solution is to modify the cords provided by splicing in more wire but I do not want to void warranty.

Ordered a NOCO Gen5X2 for my Pathfinder skiff on a whim when I saw it available on Prime Day. To mount this device in the stern hatch, underneath my seat, across from where the main battery is located, I can reach the main battery fine. (across the boat, maybe 5 to 6 feet of lead needed to it comfortably.

However, the TM battery is at LEAST 6 feet as the crow flies under the front deck. I'd probably need 8 feet of cable to do it comfortably.

This scenario keeps the NOCO hidden under the deck where I'd like it to be.

I see NOCO has extension leads available but they seem to have a quick connect that my unit doesn't have. I think the one pictured is for portable battery chargers.

Link to: NOCO Gen5X2 page

Link to: NOCO Accessories

I'd like to hear your thoughts. Thanks.

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Water Bound

· #2 · Jul 8, 2021 (Edited)

If you don't want to cut the factory leads, I would run the leads from the charger to terminal blocks close to your main battery, then make and run the necessary extensions from the terminal blocks to the trolling battery

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hawkman

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jul 8, 2021

Water Bound said:
If you don't want to cut the factory leads, I would run the leads from the charger to terminal blocks close to your main battery, then make and run the necessary extensions from the terminal blocks to the trolling battery

That's good advice. Thanks. I'll post NOCO's response in a separate reply.

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hawkman

Discussion Starter · #4 · Jul 8, 2021

Here's what I got back from NOCO today. I initiated a "chat" thinking it would be a back-n-forth, but it merely sent an email. Perhaps they are behind a time zone and I sent it before 0900EST....

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Thank you for contacting NOCO Support.

The 14AWG leads of the GEN chargers can be extended up to an additional 10' without modifying or moving the fuse. The fuse must remain in place and the additional length must be added after the fuse. Absolutely no AC modifications allowed. The warranty will remain intact as long as these guidelines are followed. We do not provide information on extending the cables so you will have to research the appropriate cable and connections yourself. An additional fuse may be added closer to the battery for additional safety.
Sincerely,
Steve | Customer Support

The NOCO Company

Note: I asked him to clarify that I can modify the leads by splicing into them and not void the warranty. He replied YES, as long as I do AFTER the fuse.

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permitchaser

· #5 · Jul 8, 2021

My TM charger sits right next to the TM batteries then all I do is run an extension to charge. Is there not room to put the charger near the batteries or am I missing something
You don't need to charge the battery for your engine it should be charging the battery every time you run. Then you should have a cut off switch when your not using it

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hawkman

Discussion Starter · #6 · Jul 9, 2021

permitchaser said:
My TM charger sits right next to the TM batteries then all I do is run an extension to charge. Is there not room to put the charger near the batteries or am I missing something
You don't need to charge the battery for your engine it should be charging the battery every time you run. Then you should have a cut off switch when your not using it

I have a battery up front with my TM and my starting battery in the rear. I have a two-bank charger and cannot reach both batteries at the same time. I needed a longer lead (or option as suggested above). I will run an extension cord to charge and maintain the boat batteries when not in use. I will add an outlet so I can just plug the cord into the side of the hatch and will not have to prop open the hatch to feed a cord inside. Clean.

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gmkilmer

· #7 · 3 mo ago

I have the same situation. Were you able to successfully extend one of the leads? Thanks for your advice

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Mwall21

· #8 · 3 mo ago

gmkilmer said:
I have the same situation. Were you able to successfully extend one of the leads? Thanks for your advice

Yes, use adhesive heat shrink connectors and heat shrink over that. Recently did this for one of the leads to the cranking battery in the rear of boat

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