Solar trickle charger
Going into my first winter with my camper, I've been studying how my coach battery charges. I've been checking the voltage at the battery and then monitoring how it responds to running the generator ...
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You have two options.
Solar & or a new converter.
I just posted a similar question concerning Solar a few days ago concerning my needs & it was recommended to me, 100 watt solar as bare minimum with controller.
As far as the converter, I would replace it no matter what. I also have a Magnetek in my 2000 TT & it is absolutely useless for charging.
I recommend a 9200 series Progressive Dynamics converter with a built in Wizard smart charger.
On another note, never let your coach batteries get below 50% discharge. Get & install a meter of some type that monitors the batteries & tells you the SOC. Do not rely upon the coach monitor panel for the batteries. It is VERY inaccurate.
If you run the generator 3-4 hours per day,whenever boondocking & after installing a new converter you should be good to go. When connected to shore power, you won't even need to run the Genny.
Call these people & tell them what you have & they will recommend a replacement converter.
BEST CONVERTER
Solar & or a new converter.
I just posted a similar question concerning Solar a few days ago concerning my needs & it was recommended to me, 100 watt solar as bare minimum with controller.
As far as the converter, I would replace it no matter what. I also have a Magnetek in my 2000 TT & it is absolutely useless for charging.
I recommend a 9200 series Progressive Dynamics converter with a built in Wizard smart charger.
On another note, never let your coach batteries get below 50% discharge. Get & install a meter of some type that monitors the batteries & tells you the SOC. Do not rely upon the coach monitor panel for the batteries. It is VERY inaccurate.
If you run the generator 3-4 hours per day,whenever boondocking & after installing a new converter you should be good to go. When connected to shore power, you won't even need to run the Genny.
Call these people & tell them what you have & they will recommend a replacement converter.
BEST CONVERTER
