House batteries not up to ah rating
Bought 2 new Interstate SRM-24 group 24 RV/Marine batteries a few months ago. I have used the MH 4 times on trips lasting from 3-6 days. Never going below 40 amps before recharging. The rating is 85...
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DAS26miles wrote:
Bigfootford, the fridge is 2 way 12v/propane and 110v. My draw is .6amps normally with no lights, pump, fans or furnace going. It makes a difference with the solar, I guess it could with the alternator also.
Looks like 2awg wire going to solenoid and to batteries. 2/0awg cables xing across batteries.
Good. I have fought that voltage drop from the alt to house batteries as many others have.
The given advice is great so you should be able to get the drop down enough to aid your charge with the alt. I have a switch to control a solenoid and only use it in bad weather and night travel. My solar does most road travel charging otherwise. I rarely use Alt charging now.
Jim
