Naio wrote:
MrWizard wrote:
if these batteries are 7 years old
then the procedures you have been using are working
but you want to change procedures because you will not be plugging in and recharging every night
then i say do the best you can, and do what you can when on pedestal aka shore power, its that or invest in a generator and do the 4-5 hour thing, everytime
i don't remember any other post where you gave this complete info
are you so worried about dry camping, that maybe you see issues that are Not present, or am i missing something else that would enlighten the situation
I'm not worried, just wanting to extend my time away from shore power / raise my level of mod cons from backpacker level.
And trying to learn. A lot of the electrical talk on this forum is above my pay grade. It's not as impenetrable to me now as it was year ago :). But some remarks people make I just cannot puzzle out, so I ask.
You have a charging system that works
Buying new chargers won't change the need for 120v power, and won't significantly change the recharge time either
You need a source for 120v power Not a new charging system
I only see two options
#1 use a generator...best option for staying in one place away from shore power
#2 invest in a pure sine wave inverter large enough to power your noco charger, run the van engine to power the inverter, use the inverter to power the noco
This could be done parked and idling..Or while driving (better)
You'll need 300~400 watts of solar to get 20 amps (10 per battery)
Either of the first two options are more reliable and work in cloudy weather
