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dave14117
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Jul 11, 2018

Unused batteries discharging; is solar trickle the answer?

Have two fifth wheels and since using them we've almost always been on shore power or generator, I think I've been delusional thinking the batteries in the rigs are working. They're unused for months ...
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MEXICOWANDERER
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Jul 11, 2018
A decent solar battery float system not only will maintain float voltage but will goose the batteries occasionally with higher voltage to stir the electrolyte. Sizing at 3% per total amp hour capacity is plenty. Cheap and solar management are two incompatible words -- but it's worth every penny.

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