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2stepn
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May 29, 2014

Recharging with a Generator

I am using a Honda 2000i for keeping the battery charged while dry camping.
My question: When charging your battery do you just plug the trailer shore power cable into the generator or do you connect the generator directly to the battery.
It seems that with our new trailer the convertor/charger system used in the trailer is designed to cut way back on charge voltage as the battery is charging to extend battery life. This may be good for battery life, but it makes it almost impossible to get a fully charged battery without letting the generator run all day long.
Thanks
Bill

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