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Ready2gonow
Explorer
May 31, 2013

How much voltage drop is normal with minimal usage

I have a 3 stage converter/charger, and 2, 1 year old 12 volt batteries. I have spent most of the last months hooked to shore power, but am planning more dry camping. Only the frig and any phantom ...
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time2roll
Nomad
May 31, 2013
Seems in the normal zone. Recharge as you get into the 12.0 to 12.2 range.

Once your battery hits 14.2+ volts then charge for one more hour. This will get you to about 90% charged. The last 10% would take another 4 to 8 hours.

Print this out and keep it with you for a season:

The 12 Volt Side of Life

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