New Batteries Don't Last Long
Posting this question/problem for a friend so I only have the information he sent me. He has a KZ 26TT about 2006 vintage, now camping in Colorado with no electrical supply,and uses a Honda 2000-I ge...
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I think an ammeter will be needed to determine the draw. Especially at idle.
Most RVers seem to have OK luck with the WM batteries. Any chance they sat on the shelf too long? They may need some excercise before they reach full capacity.
A good hydrometer will take the guesswork out of how charged the battery really is vs how discharged during use.
There is no problem at all charging with both the portable and converter at the same time. However I would start an automatic portable first. The batteries will charge better in parallel. For best charging, the RV and portable should be connected + to one battery and - to the other battery to promote better balance.
I assume he has verified connections are tight and both batteries are actually supplying power.
Most RVers seem to have OK luck with the WM batteries. Any chance they sat on the shelf too long? They may need some excercise before they reach full capacity.
A good hydrometer will take the guesswork out of how charged the battery really is vs how discharged during use.
There is no problem at all charging with both the portable and converter at the same time. However I would start an automatic portable first. The batteries will charge better in parallel. For best charging, the RV and portable should be connected + to one battery and - to the other battery to promote better balance.
I assume he has verified connections are tight and both batteries are actually supplying power.
