Batteries
I have a few questions in regards to the batteries. 1. Do the batteries charge when I am moving down the road? 2. When I am camping without electricity and using the batteries how long will ...
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jlmurren wrote:
Ok a little more detail and questions. It is a 1997 class a rexhall airbus. I am brand new to this and have no idea what inverter, etc I have. I do know that there are 2 batteries and they are brand new. Here are more questions.That's a start...need more.
1. Do I have to have the chassis turned off to charge the batteries when I am camping with no shoreline? What do you mean "chassis"? If you're referring to the chassis "batteries", then no you don't as the chassis batteries power other things that you do need.
2. I am always plugged into shore power all the time at home. Will this harm my batteries? Do I need to be disconnecting them?It depends upon the type of converter you have. It needs to have a 3-stage battery charger or it will cook your batteries.
3. As far as recharging when I am camping with no shoreline I will only be using a couple lights, the pump when I take a shower or use the toilet and a fan.Sorry, didn't see a question here.
Normally, our coaches are designed to take care of themselves for the most part. A couple of things you need to know. Older coaches typically don't have inverters...only converters and secondly, not all coaches will charge both sets (chassis and house) batteries when connected to shore power. You need to find out exactly what converter (or maybe inverter) you have. Leaving the coach connected to shore power indefinitely, may or may not be a good thing....again depends upon what converter you have.
Ron
