Adding another 12 volt battery
My fifth wheeler came with one battery but when we lose power it does not last long for the 12 volt lighting. What harm would I be doing if I added another battery and ran it in series with the other ...
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1) Convert to 6 volt true deep cycle (like GC) batteries (virtually all 12V wet cell batteries are not true deep cycle).
2) Get a multi stage converter. Most RVs are still coming with single stage converters that charge slowly and are not good for leaving your RV plugged in for extended periods. A multi stage unit like what Progressive Dynamics offers will charge faster and can be left hooked up indefinitely.
3) Convert to LED lighting.
4) Add solar. This will keep the batteries charging during the day, all day (if you are in the open).
5) One can also go a little nuts and install AGM batteries. They are sealed, charge faster than wet batteries (if your charger can supply the current), and are better at deep discharges. Down side is they are expensive.....like 3X. I did it anyway.
2) Get a multi stage converter. Most RVs are still coming with single stage converters that charge slowly and are not good for leaving your RV plugged in for extended periods. A multi stage unit like what Progressive Dynamics offers will charge faster and can be left hooked up indefinitely.
3) Convert to LED lighting.
4) Add solar. This will keep the batteries charging during the day, all day (if you are in the open).
5) One can also go a little nuts and install AGM batteries. They are sealed, charge faster than wet batteries (if your charger can supply the current), and are better at deep discharges. Down side is they are expensive.....like 3X. I did it anyway.
