ssthrd
Aug 16, 2020Explorer
use generator/inverter to charge batteries and power trailer
I am an electrical dummy, and I need some help with this one.
I realize that when plugged in at an rv site, my on board inverter (converter?) will charge my batteries. This year we have been boon docking quite a bit, and have been using our 2000W generator/inverter to run a few 120V things like a blender or hair dryer.
My question....... when I have the generator hooked up and running to power the little stuff, should I hook up the batteries as well to charge them, or does it make any difference at all? I also carry a 12V separate charger which I can plug in to the generator and charge the batteries.
My feeling is that the inverter on my generator might be better than the onboard unit.
Thanks for your help.
I realize that when plugged in at an rv site, my on board inverter (converter?) will charge my batteries. This year we have been boon docking quite a bit, and have been using our 2000W generator/inverter to run a few 120V things like a blender or hair dryer.
My question....... when I have the generator hooked up and running to power the little stuff, should I hook up the batteries as well to charge them, or does it make any difference at all? I also carry a 12V separate charger which I can plug in to the generator and charge the batteries.
My feeling is that the inverter on my generator might be better than the onboard unit.
Thanks for your help.