trickle charger
I have been having an issue when running my generator for long periods the batteries will eventually run down.I was curios if i hook a trickle charger up while running the generator if it will cure the problem.
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- You need more than a trickle charger if expecting a charge the chassis battery during limited generator hours. I suggest a portable 10 to 20 amp automatic charger.
I assume you have a Trik-L-Start or equivalent combiner as the chassis battery stays charged when plugged in continuous.
Best to verify what you have and that all systems are functioning. Also post what converter you have as some are slow at charging. KD4UPL wrote:
It seems to be the starting battery that runs down because the generator starts and runs fine but the coach wont start after several hours.It seems to not be a problem when on shore power.
The problem is that something isn't working right. I'd fix that instead of add other equipment. If your RV is plugged into your gen. and while it's running your batteries are going down then your on board converter (charger) isn't working right.
If you're talking about a starting battery on a portable gen. going down while it's running then the charging circuit on the gen. isn't working right.
If this is on a MH and your saying the starting battery (and not the house battery) runs down then you need to find out why it's not charging. Some are wired to charge and some aren't. If your isn't then I'd install a circuit to charge it from your house batteries.- The problem is that something isn't working right. I'd fix that instead of add other equipment. If your RV is plugged into your gen. and while it's running your batteries are going down then your on board converter (charger) isn't working right.
If you're talking about a starting battery on a portable gen. going down while it's running then the charging circuit on the gen. isn't working right.
If this is on a MH and your saying the starting battery (and not the house battery) runs down then you need to find out why it's not charging. Some are wired to charge and some aren't. If your isn't then I'd install a circuit to charge it from your house batteries. - You could just run a charger off genny instead of trickle charger.
This will charge up faster - Your convertor should keep the batteries charged. A trickle charge will not keep up with the power draw of your appliances and lights.
