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BigChris99
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Sep 07, 2013

Will a 1000watt Yamaha generator charge battery?

I'm sorry for such a newbe question. We have just purchased a 1999 29' Aljo 5th wheel. My wife and I are talking about buying a 3000 watt Honda generator in the future to run A/C. For the time being w...
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Tom_M1
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Sep 07, 2013
I have a 1000 watt Yamaha and had no problem using a Stanley 40 amp automotive charger. I confirmed charge current with a DC clamp-on meter. I have another charger that is rated 90 amps. I could use this charger if I limited current to 60 amps.

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