Charging 12V Batteries in Parallel
We are set to pick up our new TT monday. For the past 3-4 years the wife and i have been pretty recreational campers, camp sights, lakes, etc. I'd like to get a bit more off the grid, and have bee...
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Hi there,
I've tried two batteries paralleled that weren't matched.
That didn't work very well.
I knew better working with electrical on aircraft for many years.
The best option for us on longer stays was the 2 battery switch.
If I may recommend:
Bought a MAXX deep cycle from WalMart ($109.00 USD).
Last time out it lasted a solid 3 days without topping up.
The MAXX really hung in there, we were hard on it too.
Like to get second one, yet we just bought a new trailer and it has a Exide 27F deep cycle in it.
We'll have to try and cycle it correctly to get good service (been lazy about cycling batteries sadly)
I've tried two batteries paralleled that weren't matched.
That didn't work very well.
I knew better working with electrical on aircraft for many years.
The best option for us on longer stays was the 2 battery switch.
If I may recommend:
Bought a MAXX deep cycle from WalMart ($109.00 USD).
Last time out it lasted a solid 3 days without topping up.
The MAXX really hung in there, we were hard on it too.
Like to get second one, yet we just bought a new trailer and it has a Exide 27F deep cycle in it.
We'll have to try and cycle it correctly to get good service (been lazy about cycling batteries sadly)
