Which is the better battery configiration
I am trying to learn more about 6 volts batteries versus 12 volts. I know the 6 volts can be drained further and recharged more (better lifetime). At least that is what I think is true. But it seems...
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Campinfan,
Often there is little or no charging from the vehicle alternator to the house battery bank.
The solution that works for me is a dc to DC charger. I now get up to 20 amps of charging to the house bank.
However 20 x 12 = 240 watts. Depending on the duty cycle of the fridge, that may not be enough.
There are dc to DC chargers with higher capacity.
Do realize that alternators have a duty cycle too. I prefer to not exceed 1/4 of the alternator output.
Often there is little or no charging from the vehicle alternator to the house battery bank.
The solution that works for me is a dc to DC charger. I now get up to 20 amps of charging to the house bank.
However 20 x 12 = 240 watts. Depending on the duty cycle of the fridge, that may not be enough.
There are dc to DC chargers with higher capacity.
Do realize that alternators have a duty cycle too. I prefer to not exceed 1/4 of the alternator output.
