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Ready2gonow
Explorer
May 31, 2013

How much voltage drop is normal with minimal usage

I have a 3 stage converter/charger, and 2, 1 year old 12 volt batteries. I have spent most of the last months hooked to shore power, but am planning more dry camping. Only the frig and any phantom ...
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69_Avion
Explorer
Jun 02, 2013
A voltage drop from a state of charging to the charger off is normal. Fans draw more power than you think. Folks can usually boondock for quite a while when they have all LED lights and no fans running. Usually you here this from folks running the furnace with a fan. Some refrigerators have the exhaust fans and they will create the same issue.

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