Battery? Solenoid?
Boondocking. Twelve month old batteries are losing charge overnight. The only thing running is the refrigerator (2 way) using propane. Not enough power to turn on generator in the AM. Solenoid is ...
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Let's start with reality. If you have a camper, some 5th wheels, MH, then you may have a converter and not a true charger.
A converter just converts 115 Vac to 13.5 Vdc. That is all.
A true Battery charger, converts 115 Vac into a 3 stage charger: Bulk, absorptions and float. Without this the your batteries are not being fully charged. If on the other hand you, remove the battery and using a 3 stage charger on the bench, it will last a little longer but not much.
Next depending on how much capacity you have in batteries and you type of 3 stage charger, will determine how long the 115Vac needs to be on.
So, everyone is guessing, until you determine what type of equipment you have installed in your coach.
A converter just converts 115 Vac to 13.5 Vdc. That is all.
A true Battery charger, converts 115 Vac into a 3 stage charger: Bulk, absorptions and float. Without this the your batteries are not being fully charged. If on the other hand you, remove the battery and using a 3 stage charger on the bench, it will last a little longer but not much.
Next depending on how much capacity you have in batteries and you type of 3 stage charger, will determine how long the 115Vac needs to be on.
So, everyone is guessing, until you determine what type of equipment you have installed in your coach.
