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furyous68
Explorer
Apr 13, 2018

Use 24v Batteries to run 12v System... Possible?

Sorry for the long post.... Hi everyone. I am new here. I am an RV greenhorn... don't even own one yet. But, we're in the market & the biggest thing I want out of it is to be as self-sufficient as ...
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2oldman
Explorer II
Apr 14, 2018
furyous68 wrote:
I think I read that you need to generate at least 35A from the panels to charge a 24v battery... is that right?
No, amperage only determines how long it takes. You must be pumping 28.8 volts into it, which means your solar must be something greater than that.
drsteve wrote:
I and most others would suggest that the inconsiderate dolts who run loud generators all day are the ones who don't belong.
Agree.

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