Pulled the trigger on my 12V system
About 6 weeks ago, I noticed (with my inexpensive 12V meter mounted in the face of the kitchen counter) that my converter wasn't charging above 12.5V when plugged in to shore power (it had always been...
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@sjturbo - I bought an inexpensive Stanley 500W inverter from Lowes. It's a MSW, but my DVR and TV run just fine with it.
@rjxj - the PD converter does a 15 minute equalization cycle at 14.4V every 21 hours.
@NinerBikes - I guess I'm not that concerned to mess with SG's... I keep the trailer plugged into shore power at home at all times. If we watch TV during the day, the generator is usually running - it may be for several hours at a stretch. The point of my post was the improvement I achieved with the new converter and batteries and my ability to be more aware of where my power supply stands at any given time.
Thank you all for your suggestions and comments - let's get camping!
@rjxj - the PD converter does a 15 minute equalization cycle at 14.4V every 21 hours.
@NinerBikes - I guess I'm not that concerned to mess with SG's... I keep the trailer plugged into shore power at home at all times. If we watch TV during the day, the generator is usually running - it may be for several hours at a stretch. The point of my post was the improvement I achieved with the new converter and batteries and my ability to be more aware of where my power supply stands at any given time.
Thank you all for your suggestions and comments - let's get camping!
