Converter/ solar feasibility question.
I didn't want to hijack Muddys thread so here it is. I accidentally left the converter on when I hooked up the systems this trip and it got me thinking. Since the trailer is plugged into the big in...
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Thanks guys
This was just a question of feasibility and I know it isn't efficient. We have a Parallax 7300 series converter that even powered by the generator isn't the best way to get a charge. The Eco-W treats the batteries better with it's 3 stage charging and adjustable voltage. I have been following BFL's lead and keep the float voltage up while camping and the batteries seem to be fine with it.
Why would I do it outside of pure laziness, the only reason is if I had to leave the trailer and didn't want Honey to have to mess with the panels. There would be other ways to handle it but this would be just one scenario that would be possible. Thanks to BFL13's testing I know it is feasible, just not the best way to deal with it.
This was just a question of feasibility and I know it isn't efficient. We have a Parallax 7300 series converter that even powered by the generator isn't the best way to get a charge. The Eco-W treats the batteries better with it's 3 stage charging and adjustable voltage. I have been following BFL's lead and keep the float voltage up while camping and the batteries seem to be fine with it.
Why would I do it outside of pure laziness, the only reason is if I had to leave the trailer and didn't want Honey to have to mess with the panels. There would be other ways to handle it but this would be just one scenario that would be possible. Thanks to BFL13's testing I know it is feasible, just not the best way to deal with it.
