Converters
Does anyone have any knowledge of the 120v converters? I have a 37', triple axle, 3 slides, 2 refrigerators, 2 heat pumps(for belly a/c), washer and dryer, microwave etc. in an Alfa Gold. Can anyone t...
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Converter size is determined (up to a point) by battery capacity.
One pair of GC-2 takes 60-70 amps. Two pair 80 and that's about the biggest they get in converter only.
A Factory Refurb Progressive Industries 9180 is about 236 dollars puls another 30 for a charge wizard if you need 'em (They shop express from Marshall, MI).
I did not price the 9280 or the 4680 but am guessing same price range (200-250) and those are my recommendations.
Now using a SMALLER one (IE 9260) it will take longer to recharge the batteries and unless you have LIfeline AGM's. likely a good thing. The 60-70 (really 66) is based on 30% C/20.. Trojan recommends 10% C/20 for longer battery life.
C/20 is the 20 hour amp hour rating of the battery.
So there is in fact no reason not to use a smaller converter in most all cases.
One pair of GC-2 takes 60-70 amps. Two pair 80 and that's about the biggest they get in converter only.
A Factory Refurb Progressive Industries 9180 is about 236 dollars puls another 30 for a charge wizard if you need 'em (They shop express from Marshall, MI).
I did not price the 9280 or the 4680 but am guessing same price range (200-250) and those are my recommendations.
Now using a SMALLER one (IE 9260) it will take longer to recharge the batteries and unless you have LIfeline AGM's. likely a good thing. The 60-70 (really 66) is based on 30% C/20.. Trojan recommends 10% C/20 for longer battery life.
C/20 is the 20 hour amp hour rating of the battery.
So there is in fact no reason not to use a smaller converter in most all cases.
