House battery charging by alternator
I am trying to understand how the charging system works on our 2007 Coachmen Concord. It seems that the truck alternator charges the house batteries at different times. For instance on a recent day t...
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Lwiddis wrote:
Without extra equipment the alternator won’t do a good job of charging your house batteries. Upgrade your solar system to charge them.
Sorry, I have to disagree.
While solar is a worthwhile upgrade for those who spend time "off the grid", the alternator SHOULD charge both battery banks.
To the OP: You need to troubleshoot your charging system. Do you have a diode-based battery isolator or a solenoid-based battery isolator?
