Permanent Site - 12v Efficiency
Hi all, I have a permanent site where I have a 5th wheel set up. My question revolves around the 12v system. I know the factory converter/charger is horrible as far as a charger, but I'm thinki...
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Maybe I didn't explain the question very well.
Yes, when moving it, the battery needs to be installed. But when stationary and plugged in for 6 months or more at a time, the factory converter/charger will overcharge the battery and cause offgassing. The battery has to be looked after and topped off with water. It's pretty well known that the factory chargers are poor at best.
The point of the question is efficiency. There are going to be losses when converting from 120v to 12v, and my question was basically which has less losses - a factory converter, or an aftermarket "smart" charger?
Thanks again
Yes, when moving it, the battery needs to be installed. But when stationary and plugged in for 6 months or more at a time, the factory converter/charger will overcharge the battery and cause offgassing. The battery has to be looked after and topped off with water. It's pretty well known that the factory chargers are poor at best.
The point of the question is efficiency. There are going to be losses when converting from 120v to 12v, and my question was basically which has less losses - a factory converter, or an aftermarket "smart" charger?
Thanks again
