Deep Cycle Battery Charging From Alternator
Hello, May I ask for advice regarding charging deep cycle batteries from the alternator? I have read older threads, and understand opinions vary. The previous two 100Ah deep cycle AGM coach bat...
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14.4V is not to high for AGMs.l and it sounds like yours never gets fully charged..:to small a charging wire from the alternator. How do you charge them when on shore power?
Even though I have a large 200A alternator on my DP, I do not use it to bulk charge my house batteries...150+ amps x 4+ hours cannot be good on the alternator without extra cooling. I run my generator before leaving and then let the alternator finish charging at 50 amps or less. Like the other posters I think you need a small generator or a better 129V charger. I get 10+ years out of my oversized AGM house battery bank.
Even though I have a large 200A alternator on my DP, I do not use it to bulk charge my house batteries...150+ amps x 4+ hours cannot be good on the alternator without extra cooling. I run my generator before leaving and then let the alternator finish charging at 50 amps or less. Like the other posters I think you need a small generator or a better 129V charger. I get 10+ years out of my oversized AGM house battery bank.
