Maintaining batteries
New to rving as of May this year so first time winterizing. If I understood everything I read, including owners manual, I can leave batteries in rv and connect to shore cord and inverter will maintain...
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Silas Carpy wrote:
Thank you all for advice, I have volt meter, it is what I’m checking with. I’ve decided to get charger/ maintainers for 12v and 6v, any recommendations on best? Also, my 2, 6v house batteries are connected together, is this considered series? Would charger connected to one maintain both? Lastly, I’ve seen 2 bank chargers. Does anyone know if these can be set to 2 different voltages, one 6 and one 12? Thank you again.
One thing you need to re-think. Though I know you have "Six volt batteries" you look at 'em. they have 3 caps each. say 6 Volt on them.
The fact is there are no 6 Volt batteries in RV's. Now here is why I say that
They are wired like this
-{6V}+-{6v}+ = 12 volt
They are wired so as to be a 12 volt battery Just split in two parts for assorted reasons. One of which is easy of installation.
A 4D (250 AH DEKA) is just shy of 100 pounds
A GC-2 is about 70 220 AH. (Close enough to compare)
A 220 ah unit I could life into/out of my RV. but a 230 AH unit I needed help.
