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heyobie
Explorer
Nov 11, 2022

Can I charge the house battery with the engine alternator?

I have a Class C, 1988 Ford 350 Travel Master with one good house battery. When I boondock in cold weather, my propane furnace can get me thru 1 night. If I want to drive to another non electric spot,...
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Ed_Gee
Explorer II
Nov 11, 2022
bobndot wrote:
12v vs two 6v batteries

Just keep in mind that joining two 6v batts will keep the amps the same, where by joining two 12v batts, the amps will double.


The above is misleading, and possibly erroneous. The capacity of a quality GC2 Six volt battery is generally around 220AH, where the capacity of a good 12V battery is around 100AH ... so you will end up with slightly more capacity with the heavier duty two 6V batteries anyway.

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