Generator vs Battery/Inverter/Solar
We have just purchased our first truck camper - a used 2007 Lance 845 and have a couple questions that I hope you can help us out with. The camper is still at the dealer and we're considering having a...
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ticki2 wrote:
Can you verify that your trucks voltage regulator has three stage charging ?
Yes, from the system documentation (extract copied to a new post) and from direct observation over two years. As a practical matter, however, you only need two stage charging from your alternator:
-- Bulk or Boost charging, and,
-- Absorb or Acceptance charging.
And, in reality, this corresponds to constant voltage/variable amperage operation. You will never run your engine long enough to need to drop to float and you probably don't want to attempt an equalization charge with the engine alternator. (Even if Chevrolet does offer both of these modes.) With a lead acid battery you do want float from shore and solar. Scholars differ on equalization of AGM batteries.
N.B. None of this applies to Lithium Iron.
