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seraphim
Explorer
Aug 14, 2013

Random questions/musings - new batteries, genny, charger...

The TC came with one 75AH battery. The twin alternators on the truck charge it well, although there is no isolator: if I leave cable connected between the truck and TC, then disconnect the house batt...
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pianotuna
Nomad III
Aug 15, 2013
Hi seraphim,

The manual switch allows me to have a "poor mans" boost system if the starter battery should happen to be run down. I can turn it on and let the house batteries top up the starter battery.

Here is a link to the rather special spreadsheet that N8GS has created to help size solar battery charging systems!

Solar spreadsheet by N8GS

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