Optima battery replacement or charging system
Hi folks, my toy hauler is a 2004 WW FS 22 with an inboard Onan generator , the generator starts right up and runs great...Tow vehicle is an 09 3500HD duramax silverado with the factory pin connecti...
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dedmiston wrote:
- Your old batteries are toast. It's time to replace them.
- Plug your rig in to shore power the night before you leave for a trip to fully charge your batteries and start out strong.
- Run your generator from time to time to top them off at camp.
- Disconnect your batteries when you store your trailer, because phantom draws will completely kill them (smoke alarms, etc.)
- Don't count on much of a charge from your tow vehicle. Your alternator can't deliver as much power as your generator or a shore power plug.
x2... winner winner, chicken dinner.
Replace the converter with a higher amp charge one. The stock ones suck and only put about 5a. OR do the right thing and install an inverter/charger and let the dry camping fun begin.
