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jillhop
Explorer
Jan 03, 2015

Recharging batteries: genset vs. chassis alternator

Please bear with me--I'm new to the RV world (purchased my first RV this past summer). :-) I am planning a trip to Wisconsin this coming April where I will be dry camping in a hotel parking lot fo...
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pnichols
Explorer II
Jan 03, 2015
Over-nighting in hotel/motel/church parking lots and tent campsites are exactly the special situations where I would idle our V10 engine to partially charge the coach batteries. The idling V10 engine is far quieter than any generator ... almost as quiet as solar (;)) ... and we can do it when the sun isn't shining.

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