Newbie question chg house batt
Im hooked to ele at campsite, my Unit a 2016 Sportsman 28 ft unit. Is my house batt being charged. I understand I have not provided you with the info regarding my on board Ele system
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Rickhise,
If your trailer is a 2016 then yes, your batteries are being charged while plugged in. I second the suggestion that you get a digital volt ohm meter. You can actually measure the voltage at the battery before and after. You can also measure it during the process.
Another thing to check. Someone already mentioned "float" charge. A good three stage converter will charge a low battery quickly and then change down to a float charge when it gets close to fully charged. Once it is fully charged it will drop down to a maintain level.
My fancy pants Airstream came with a single stage converter. That meant that it was always on full charge. The PO left it plugged in 24/7 so it continued to charge even though it was fully charged. The end result was two fried batteries that had to be replaced. I also chose to replace the converter.
So, check on what kind of converter you have and see if it is a three stage converter. If not, start looking around. Mine wasn't all that expensive and it is working great.
If your trailer is a 2016 then yes, your batteries are being charged while plugged in. I second the suggestion that you get a digital volt ohm meter. You can actually measure the voltage at the battery before and after. You can also measure it during the process.
Another thing to check. Someone already mentioned "float" charge. A good three stage converter will charge a low battery quickly and then change down to a float charge when it gets close to fully charged. Once it is fully charged it will drop down to a maintain level.
My fancy pants Airstream came with a single stage converter. That meant that it was always on full charge. The PO left it plugged in 24/7 so it continued to charge even though it was fully charged. The end result was two fried batteries that had to be replaced. I also chose to replace the converter.
So, check on what kind of converter you have and see if it is a three stage converter. If not, start looking around. Mine wasn't all that expensive and it is working great.
