Aug-06-2014 05:12 PM
Aug-09-2014 06:48 AM
jlmurren wrote:Based on the info you provided the answer to #1 is yes to prove this yourself just start the engine and measure voltage on your house batteries should be around 14 v. #2 Based on your described usage your batteries should last about 7 days before they drop to 50% charge at which time they should be recharged.#3 The answer here is you will never want to use your generator to fully charge your battery because it will take too long and use too much fuel to fully charge. You will want to charge it to 80 % for extended stays with the generator and a 40 amp charger which would take several hrs from 50% SOC, then fully charge it when you have electricity with your converter charger. With a 97 Rexhall you probably only have a single stage 5 amp charger built in unless the previous owner upgraded it. If not you will either have to up grade the converter or buy a portable car charger that can produce 40 amps of charge like the B&D charger. Hope this helps.
I have a few questions in regards to the batteries.
1. Do the batteries charge when I am moving down the road?
2. When I am camping without electricity and using the batteries how
long will they stay charged?
3. If I run the generator to charge the batteries when I am dry
camping how long should it take to fully charge the batteries?
Thanks!
Aug-08-2014 02:03 PM
Aug-08-2014 09:34 AM
jlmurren wrote:
Ok a little more detail and questions. It is a 1997 class a rexhall airbus. I am brand new to this and have no idea what inverter, etc I have. I do know that there are 2 batteries and they are brand new. Here are more questions.That's a start...need more.
1. Do I have to have the chassis turned off to charge the batteries when I am camping with no shoreline? What do you mean "chassis"? If you're referring to the chassis "batteries", then no you don't as the chassis batteries power other things that you do need.
2. I am always plugged into shore power all the time at home. Will this harm my batteries? Do I need to be disconnecting them?It depends upon the type of converter you have. It needs to have a 3-stage battery charger or it will cook your batteries.
3. As far as recharging when I am camping with no shoreline I will only be using a couple lights, the pump when I take a shower or use the toilet and a fan.Sorry, didn't see a question here.
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Aug-06-2014 05:32 PM
Aug-06-2014 05:32 PM
jlmurren wrote:
I have a few questions in regards to the batteries.
1. Do the batteries charge when I am moving down the road?Yes.
2. When I am camping without electricity and using the batteries how
long will they stay charged?Depends upon type and age of batteries and what kind (amount) of amperage draw.
3. If I run the generator to charge the batteries when I am dry
camping how long should it take to fully charge the batteries?
Thanks!Again, depends on type and age of batteries and also size of generator and how much amperage it puts out.