Charging 6V Batts with Generator
Our rig operates on 2 6v batts wired in series. Using an adapter, I plug our shore power into my Honda 2000 to charge the batts while boon docking. Am I risking overcharging? Should I have a conventio...
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The generator produces current for immediate consumption like an AC or micowave or fridge. It is not smart enough to do 2 or 3 stage battery charging. For that you need a battery charger. How big a charger depends upon the capacity of your battery bank. For two 6v batteries a small 6 amp charger should be enough and these are inexpensive and small. The Schumacher 6/2 amp smart charger sells for $24. It is smart enough to shut itself off when the battery reaches 100% charge and works with 6 or 12 volt batteries.
