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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At Rincon, before leaving I disconnected the shoreline power and after about an hour, checked the voltage. It was 12.60 volt. WHAT! It should be down only .6 amps not 14. That's 90%! I drove to Rincon, 70 miles and setup my solar panels. It's charging at almost 6amps max. It should have been charged from
My solar as of 5 days ago had fully charged. SG was 1275+ on all cells and volts after 24 hr rest were 12.90. Placed in MH and Inteli charge wizArd didn't put but a few amps in over the 5 days, like 4 for both batteries.
Well, the solar it charging them up. Should be topped again by days end tomorrow. I think I need a new converter charger.
My solar as of 5 days ago had fully charged. SG was 1275+ on all cells and volts after 24 hr rest were 12.90. Placed in MH and Inteli charge wizArd didn't put but a few amps in over the 5 days, like 4 for both batteries.
Well, the solar it charging them up. Should be topped again by days end tomorrow. I think I need a new converter charger.
