Floating the Engine Battery Class C? UPDATE 3
Updated 19 May. and 20 May twice ------ (I know about the other ways like Trickle etc.) Question here is, can I put a 12v plug into the dash cig lighter socket and connect that plug to the ...
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Our motorhome is always powered up while being stored, so I just plug a BatteryMinder's input side into one of the RV's 120V receptacles and plug it's 12V output receptacle into an always-hot 12V receptacle in the motorhome's dash. The BatteryMinder then automatically takes care of the engine starting battery 24/7.
However, your idea of going 12V to 12V directly using the RV's built-in charger/inverter is very interesting. You might have to hand-make a special cable with a male 12V plug on each end to be able to easily go from RV 12V receptacle to cab dash 12V receptacle.
A BatteryMinder does not supply a steady voltage for battery maintenance, like an RV's stock fixed voltage inverter does. The BatteryMinder uses a varying voltage for maintaining batteries - which is supposed to be superior to a steady float voltage.
However, your idea of going 12V to 12V directly using the RV's built-in charger/inverter is very interesting. You might have to hand-make a special cable with a male 12V plug on each end to be able to easily go from RV 12V receptacle to cab dash 12V receptacle.
A BatteryMinder does not supply a steady voltage for battery maintenance, like an RV's stock fixed voltage inverter does. The BatteryMinder uses a varying voltage for maintaining batteries - which is supposed to be superior to a steady float voltage.
