- Gotta make it easier for him BFL13 :)
- With 300 watts of solar on the roof it really helps to simplify charging
- In the morning run the generator for tasks like vacuuming, preparing breakfast
- The converter will be charging the batteries as well
- When charging amps drop to 30, shut off the generator and let the solar do it's job. At that hour try to minimize hotel loads like TV. Let the panels invest everything into the batteries
- In the afternoon when solar gets weaker look at the ammeter
- If there is more than say 5 amps going into the batteries the next charge cycle keep the generator on longer
- You need to get the panel (full sun) charge amperes down to 3 or less in the afternoon
- The easiest way to twiddle this easier is to increase solar amps when you get a chance
- Adding 200 watts of solar in a mix/balance like yours is the smart way to go
- After spending a week or two boondocking you need to do a 100% charge before putting the batteries at rest at float. Keep pushing that button on the pendant until amps drop to one amp or less.
And no
Regular batteries are no easier to take care of properly.
This isn't like baking a cake there is a LOT of leeway here
Start off by running your generator one hour then let the solar take over. How many amps are going into your batteries at the end of the solar day? To verify start your generator again. How many amps, now?
This is all tinkering. What is the number one responsibility is to get those battery at 100% charged when you get home.
I would not trade down from AGM for all the maple syrup in Quebec and you have no idea how much I love maple syrup. :)
