Coach batteries wont charge from shore power
1995 Thor Residency, 30 amp system. Suddenly the coach batteries stopped charging when being plugged into shore power. When plugged in, I’ll come out in a couple weeks and they will be dead. This i...
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If everything is working properly your question one is nothing. Genset may depending on way automatic transfer switch is wired transfer to genset power. I would not recommend this!
Question 2and 3, will not see anything happen running chassis engine. A meter connected to coach battery may see a slight increase in voltage.
Question 4 You could see a small increase in time it will take to recharge batteries. You should look at the amperage of the alternator on the Ford chassis. Need to look at what converter you have. One way to increase charge rate is to get a more powerful converter.
To lower power usage, I would converter lighting to LEDs!
Question 2and 3, will not see anything happen running chassis engine. A meter connected to coach battery may see a slight increase in voltage.
Question 4 You could see a small increase in time it will take to recharge batteries. You should look at the amperage of the alternator on the Ford chassis. Need to look at what converter you have. One way to increase charge rate is to get a more powerful converter.
To lower power usage, I would converter lighting to LEDs!
