Very helpful advice. If I decide on two new batteries, yes, I’d only go with matching new batteries and treat them as a pair. Same I as do when building lithium battery packs for my giant scale RC airplanes. Installed together, they become one.
Not sure if I can go with Goup27 batteries. The space thats available to be can barely hold two Group24s side by side, with no extra space. 14”L x 10.5”W x 9.5”H. I’ll get the most capacity that will fit. I’ll take head to your warnings on manufacturers over zealous ratings :) Anyone have an good recommendations on quality Group24 batteries?
Re the meter, while I would prefer it to read properly, in the end I really don’t care what it indicates. If I can calibrate it properly I will. If not its still a consistent number based on actual usage that I can then chart and as an indicator for capacity.
Much help, thanks….
red31 wrote:
while solar doesn't add capacity, its ability to FULLY charge can add capacity and keep batteries happier when not camping.
How is that any different from a decent chargers ability to FULLY charge the batteries, regardless if its from generator, shore power, or the sun? Are solar charges somewhat different from a good 4-stage charger? I thought they were just as good. What am I missing here?
