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SCADAMAN29325
Explorer II
Nov 13, 2022

Need a battery to start my Onan, 460 cca min, dual-purpose?

This is my 3rd attempt at trying to write a coherent post. Maybe it's best that I say I don't have a clue, so I'll start with this. I need at least 460 cca. It is also my house battery, so decent a...
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time2roll
Nomad
Nov 13, 2022
SCADAMAN29325 wrote:
Using chassis battery to start house generator.

Since I don't have a house battery yet, it may help with deciding on a house battery that does not need to start the generator.

Hmmm...
I agree with using the chassis battery to start the generator. Please check that the generator charges both the house and chassis battery while running.

Not sure what the house needs are but a standard low cost 12v deep cycle from Walmart or Costco will serve fine for a year to get this sorted out.

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