How to keep toy hauler batteries charged?
OK, So I finally got a toy hauler - an '05 Forest River Sandpiper Sport. 32', open design (No separate garage), no slides. I think it'll be perfect for my needs. The owner did a fantastic job of tr...
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Thank you for the info Y-Guy. I have random parts of electrical knowledge...using a volt meter is easy-peasy for me (Yes I know it's ironic that RV electrical confuses the hell out of me). My strength lies mainly in just DC electrical, so mixing DC with A/C (shore power) and the electrical equipment needed to do so is what makes it black voo-doo for me.
I never thought of it until now, but I guess an easy way to see if shore power will charge my batteries is just doing a simple test of the voltage of the batteries? Once with it disconnected, and once with the shore power plugged in. There should be a noticeable increase, just like a car battery would be if were on a charger -correct?
Still perplexed why there is a female 50amp plug in the housing compartment where the 50amp extension cord is stored...
I never thought of it until now, but I guess an easy way to see if shore power will charge my batteries is just doing a simple test of the voltage of the batteries? Once with it disconnected, and once with the shore power plugged in. There should be a noticeable increase, just like a car battery would be if were on a charger -correct?
Still perplexed why there is a female 50amp plug in the housing compartment where the 50amp extension cord is stored...
