Minimum battery voltage while boon docking
We spend long periods boon docking using our diesel generator and a 2000 watt zantrex inverter charger and a bank of three "deep cycle" so called marine RV batteries. We use power liberally for tv, e...
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Brett
Thank you for that enlightenment.
"The higher the amp draw when monitoring voltage, the lower you can go before recharging. Said another way, under high load, a 50% charged battery may only read 11.8 VDC. Shutting down the load and letting the batteries rest can bring the "at rest" reading back to 12.2 VDC."
I have experienced the effect but thought I had weak batteries or a faulty meter.
As I get older I listen better and learn more. :)
Thank you for that enlightenment.
"The higher the amp draw when monitoring voltage, the lower you can go before recharging. Said another way, under high load, a 50% charged battery may only read 11.8 VDC. Shutting down the load and letting the batteries rest can bring the "at rest" reading back to 12.2 VDC."
I have experienced the effect but thought I had weak batteries or a faulty meter.
As I get older I listen better and learn more. :)
