Inverter question
We have a 2007 Holiday Rambler DP with an Onan 8500 Generator and an inverter. The way it is set up through the Magnum Energy panel inside, our batteries do not charge as we are going down the ro...
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Enging charging of your house batteries does not involve the Magnum Inverter/converter panel.. It will normally be in INVERTER mode when driving down the road..
how to see if engine is charging batteries method one
You need: A digital volt meter
With engine off, Shore power off, inverter off or on (off is best) measure voltage on the HOUSE batteries..
Start engine, wait one minute, Now re-check the voltage on house batteries
12.6 = Full, Resting. 13+ = Charging. (also full or near full)
NOTE: if the starting voltage is LESS than 12.6.. then any increase = charging.
how to see if engine is charging batteries method one
You need: A digital volt meter
With engine off, Shore power off, inverter off or on (off is best) measure voltage on the HOUSE batteries..
Start engine, wait one minute, Now re-check the voltage on house batteries
12.6 = Full, Resting. 13+ = Charging. (also full or near full)
NOTE: if the starting voltage is LESS than 12.6.. then any increase = charging.
