Charging batteries with generator?
What is the most efficient way to charge batteries with a generator? Is using the 12 volt DC charging cord connected directly to the batteries any more efficient than plugging the camper power cord i...
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POLORBR wrote:
What is the most efficient way to charge batteries with a generator? Is using the 12 volt DC charging cord connected directly to the batteries any more efficient than plugging the camper power cord into the generator. Why?
Usually the 12 vdc charging output from a genset is unregulated, meaning you can easily overcharge and boil your batteries if you're not careful. Better to plug the trailer into the genset and let the trailer's on board converter do the charging.
