How low should you take your batteries?
Simple question, at what voltage level should one start to consider kicking on the genny? I'm running dual 6V Costco batteries.
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Hi,
Voltage drop under load may tell you more. I try to stay above 50%. A solution is going to Lithium Ion batteries, if you never get below -20 c (-4 f) but the cost is still pretty high so far.
Set up the RV at home. Bring the batteries to 12.3 volts. Wait 24 hours, measure resting voltage again. If it is not 12.3 then add a load for a time. Wait until the 'magic' 12.3 is available. Now load the battery with something that you can duplicate easily when camping.
This will give you a 'set point' where you know it is time to start the generator.
Or you could skip all this and add a decent solar system.
Voltage drop under load may tell you more. I try to stay above 50%. A solution is going to Lithium Ion batteries, if you never get below -20 c (-4 f) but the cost is still pretty high so far.
Set up the RV at home. Bring the batteries to 12.3 volts. Wait 24 hours, measure resting voltage again. If it is not 12.3 then add a load for a time. Wait until the 'magic' 12.3 is available. Now load the battery with something that you can duplicate easily when camping.
This will give you a 'set point' where you know it is time to start the generator.
Or you could skip all this and add a decent solar system.
