Charging battery from Generator
I plan on a three day trip where I will not have hook ups. I will conserve power because I do not use the TV/DVD, seldom use the lights. The only draw on the new 12 volt battery will be the refriger...
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nbking wrote:
I plan on a three day trip where I will not have hook ups. I will conserve power because I do not use the TV/DVD, seldom use the lights. The only draw on the new 12 volt battery will be the refrigerator.
I am guessing it is NOT a true "deep cycle" battery. True deep cycle batteries hold more power (because it can be released slower). While they do make true deep cycle batteries that are not easy to find, which is why so many people use 2 deep cycle 6V golf cart batteries. (Easy to find and reasonably priced.)
nbking wrote:
How much time do I need to run the generator to fully charge the battery?
This depends more on the converter/charger you have.
nbking wrote:
Any advise on maintaining the battery fully charged?
After camping, use a battery maintainer on a cheap, mechanical lamp timer and only charge for a couple hours per day.
