Best Stand Alone Charger?
Hello All, I just upgraded the single 12 volt battery on my hybrid travel trailer to dual US Battery 6 volts. I purchased a Boondocker "smart" converter/charger to install into the original Elixir ...
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"Keep an eye on the BT if the battery is low. IIRC if BT cannot hit 14.6 in ~72 hours it still drops to float. Near full charge should not be an issue."
"Boondocker tends to drop to normal mode (13.6) at 70 to 80 percent charged as it only holds boost voltage for 15 minutes after hitting the target. That is converter voltage not the battery."
Thanks for the information.......I am assuming these comments mean I should use my nifty new multi-meter to test the voltage,(after disconnecting, and letting the batteries sit for a couple of hours of course) and make sure that they are actually fully charged? As of right now, they have been on the BT for a little over 30 hours, and it still shows a red light, indicating that they are charging. Oh, and what does IIRC mean?
"Both of the chargers you are buying will not harm your batteries. Floating them at a constant lower voltage is the best care you can give them."
Thanks........that's what I really wanted to hear. I will also look into a solar system in the near future. But for now, I need to figure everything out what I have already purchased.
Jeff
"Boondocker tends to drop to normal mode (13.6) at 70 to 80 percent charged as it only holds boost voltage for 15 minutes after hitting the target. That is converter voltage not the battery."
Thanks for the information.......I am assuming these comments mean I should use my nifty new multi-meter to test the voltage,(after disconnecting, and letting the batteries sit for a couple of hours of course) and make sure that they are actually fully charged? As of right now, they have been on the BT for a little over 30 hours, and it still shows a red light, indicating that they are charging. Oh, and what does IIRC mean?
"Both of the chargers you are buying will not harm your batteries. Floating them at a constant lower voltage is the best care you can give them."
Thanks........that's what I really wanted to hear. I will also look into a solar system in the near future. But for now, I need to figure everything out what I have already purchased.
Jeff
