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Winnipeg
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Jun 02, 2018

Yamaha 1000w inverter for maintaining batteries

Hi, Sorry if this is a repeat question (I searched and didn't find). I have a MH with 4 @ 6v batteries, 2000w inverter, and residential fridge. I would like to maintain the batteries (while ...
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Winnipeg
Explorer
Jun 02, 2018
Thanks for several great suggestions. The Yamaha puts out 900w max, and I don't plan to buy a new one, so I will get the biggest external battery charger that it will handle.

Follow-on question: when I run the main RV generator (5.5 kw), the built-in inverter/converter charges the batteries. What would happen if I ALSO use my new external battery charger? Both of these are smart chargers.

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