generator just to charge batteries
im looking for a small generator just to charge my batteries while in the campgrounds. (we dont use the a/c or microwave) so im looking at the champion 1200/1500 model. does anyone have info on this m...
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LVJJJ wrote:
I hate generators, but I have a 1500w Champion, think I paid about $250 for it a few years ago. We use it to charge our battery and to run our drip coffee pot. Even running it a couple of hours during the day, it does not fully charge our battery, so the battery gets weaker and weaker and it won't last all nite. The gen is quite loud and I'm embarrased to run it. Wish I could afford a Honda, but that's not possible with the gas prices, it takes most of our money just to get to the campground.
what converter do you have??? Reason I ask is that the common WFCO converter isn't known for being a very good charger. They seldom go into the bulk charging mode so your left with only charging at 10-15 amps instead of the claimed 55A or so. takes a LONG LONG time to charge the batteries that way.
then two hours of charging will get you a long way towards a full charge.
same thing on many older trailers with a fixed voltage charger at 13.6V. One option is to buy a Black and Decker 40A Vector battery charger and use it. Makes a world of difference. Or change the existing converter to a newer PD or Iota unit.
