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Does my camper have factory battery charger?

VA-Apraisr
Explorer II
Explorer II
2003 Fourwinds 5000 V10 and I use 2-optima yellow deep cycle batteries to run inverter and lights when dry camping. Just wondering does the factory install an automatic charger for these batteries? I've had this camper 12 years and just never really thought about this. Also, does plugging into house power while parked in driveway keep these batteries fully-charged? I'm sure they charge from the alternator while driving, but just aren't sure about the rest of the charging process. If I'm mis-informed, any suggestions for a battery charger system. Thanks!
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n7bsn
Explorer
Explorer
FYI, when those batteries wear out, don't replace them with Optima.
Optima are over-priced and under perform.

AGM batteries (like Optima) are not a bad idea. The problem with Optima is their construction actually gives them less capacity then a conventional cell design.

A conventional AGM Group-24 will have more capacity then the Optimas.
2008 F350SD V10 with an 2012 Arctic Fox 29-5E
When someone tells you to buy the same rig they own, listen, they might be right. When they tell you to buy a different rig then they own, really pay attention, they probably know something you don't.

VA-Apraisr
Explorer II
Explorer II
Thanks for the confirmation! :B

Sam_Spade
Explorer
Explorer
Hemi RT wrote:
Yes, they will charge when plugged into 110 volts.


Or let's say they SHOULD if things are working right.

A simple voltmeter test will tell for sure.

And he probably would have problems with the batteries going dead if it didn't.
'07 Damon Outlaw 3611
CanAm Spyder in the "trunk"

Hemi_RT
Explorer
Explorer
Yes, they will charge when plugged into 110 volts.

2oldman
Explorer
Explorer
yes yes
"If I'm wearing long pants, I'm too far north" - 2oldman