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jillhop
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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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landyacht318
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Apr 11, 2015
jillhop wrote:
I may pick up a portable charger, but I don't think I'll need it. I took the coach out for about 30 minutes of driving around town this afternoon, and the battery is back up to 12.75v.


This kills batteries. No way a 30 minute drive fully charged them. Voltage unless taken on a well rested battery is meaningless.

I've got a group 31 that holds 12.89 volts I'll sell you along with the brooklyn bridge

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