Batteries

jlmurren wrote:
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!

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.