Recharging house batteries with generator
We have 2 6v deep cycle batteries and a 2500w LP Onan generator. About how long will we need to run the generator to recharge the batteries from "empty"? We usually keep the batteries charged with...
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JamesJudasPriest wrote:
I just can't believe they are still putting in******single stage converters in motorhomes in 2012. It's almost an insult to the folks who have spent 100 grand only to find the manufacturer wanted to save 90 dollars for a critical part of the electrical system.
I've seen a couple class "B"s and "C"s that have single stage converters in them. One RV dealer I was talking with has offered to toss in a Magnum Energy MMS-1012 (four stage charger with temperature gauge and 1000 watt PSW inverter) as an upgrade from the single stage junk that comes with the rig, and I consider going with at least a three stage converter the minimum these days.
I'm guessing because most people don't know, and perhaps don't care (since they go from hookups to hookups), but for those who spend time dry camping, a single stage converter is a battery killer.
