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storyarc
Explorer
Jan 31, 2020

Disconnect/Shut off converter when inverter is on

I recently got 600W of solar, two 12V 100ah gel batteries, 40amp charge controller, and 2500W inverter installed on my travel trailer. The guy who installed the system disabled charging via the conver...
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pianotuna
Nomad III
Feb 01, 2020
The short answer is "No".

The longer answer is "it depends".

For me, the answer would be "No".

The smaller one might be safe for charging both Gel's at once (or it might cook them).

storyarc wrote:
CA Traveler wrote:
Buy a automotive charger with a gel setting and use it when you've got shore or gen power.


Would this charger work?

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