What is the advantage of by passing the OBC?

[Mike Dunlap]

This i am sure has to be a silly question to most of you but I have seen so much posted about by passing the OBC that i truly am intrigued and am wondering why and what is the advantage and what is the effect? I have a 2001 DS and am learning as I go and find that there is a wealth of great shared information from the members. Thanks in advance for any enlightenment any of you may take the time to share on this subject

[Mooncarter]

To me there really is no reason unless there is a problem with the OBC or the charger. In either case it may be more cost effective in the long run to do away with the OBC and use a smart charger. That also leaves one fewer component that can fail.

Also, to me when stripping a cart down and pretty much starting from scratch and you have to buy a charger anyway, it just makes sense to do away with the OBC. Also sort of "cleans up" the area underneath.

[Mike Dunlap]

thank you Mooncarter. that makes sense. i was wondering from all of the posts on the subject. Im still learning and this site is loaded with a lot of much more informed than I am. thank you again and have a great upcoming weekend.