Generator charging batteries question
So while in storage if I start the generator every two weeks to keep the charge on the house batteries, will it charge the engine starting batteries as well? Or do I need to start the engine to keep t...
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Canadian Rainbirds wrote:BobGed wrote:
I agree with Stuplich but would recommend stepping up to the Amp-L-Start as it supplies 15A of charging compared to 5A for the Trik-L-Start. My coach came with a Battery Minder charger for the chassis batteries, but it is only a 1.5A charger, so it's more like a maintainer. The chassis batteries receive the majority of their charge from the alternator.
I replaced the OEM Battery Minder with the Amp-L-Start, which "steals" some of the charge from the house batteries to so that running the genset will charge both sets of batteries.
We have used a Xantrex Echo Charger for years. Similar to Amp l Start, good for 15 Amps.
Looks like it's pretty much the same thing. I just personally no longer trust anything from Xantrex.
