Charging batteries with the engine
Hi all. I have a 2011 triple e senator 25d. Great motor home. E450 v10. Just curious, what is the output of the alternator vs the standard converter? It seems to charge the house batteries...
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Oldtymeflyr wrote:
Depending on the state of charge of the battery, it will take hours to charge a battery with an engine idling at say 750 rpm. Even a half charged battery will take hours to properly charge, that is to bring it to as similar state of charge after a days travel on the road.
I will repeat, YOU WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO FULLY RECHARGE HOUSE BATTERIES FROM A VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEM ! To properly recharge them, you need a 3 stage charger.
