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Vic_Bc
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Oct 12, 2015

Shore power concerns over the winter (new AGM batteries)

Not sure if this is the right forum. I have an old 1990 Dodge Islander which I outfitted about a year ago with a basic solar set up (2x 90W panels and controller) When I first bought the van it ha...
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RJsfishin
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Oct 13, 2015
You mentioned over charging. If it is a 3-4 stage converter, it won't over charge, especially in cooler weather.

But I would rather do a complete disconnect, deal w/ a little self discharge, then to leave anything connected to the batteries for long periods.... unattended.

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