how long let b sit before starting
I'm getting a zion(roadtrek promastr). i will have to store away from the house. anyone do this and have problems starting the van after-1 week,2 weeks,3 weeks etc. if you have no outside pow...
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1775 wrote:
I run the generator for two hours in the middle of every month (per Onan recommendation) and then plug in to shore power for 12 hours to bring the batteries up to full charge at the end of every month. It is on a schedule kept on my calendar with reminders. In the winter - like now - with unbelievable cold I go out and start the van engine in between and let it run 20 - 30 minutes. In the cold the batteries run down much faster. I keep an eye on them and if I can I plug in more frequently.
Gerry - is there a solar package for the Zion and did you get it? The RT solar package should keep the batteries charged with just daylight (according to RT).
Robert-i got the 200 watt solar package-i don't think it keeps house battery charged- i guess i will ask
I also got the ONAN generator. the zions battery although it has 400 in it's name is actually a 186 amp tppl agm(about equal to 220 amps hour 12 volt battery) the extra alternator seemed overkill for 186 amp battery
