โApr-30-2015 06:21 AM
โMay-03-2015 03:08 PM
willald wrote:wnjj wrote:
Is it possible the laptop just glitched previously or did it fail to charge from the generator more than once?
It failed to charge from the genny for several hours, the whole time we were on the road. However, as soon as we got to our campsite and plugged into shore power and hooked it up, it charged up OK.
Still, based on what some other people have experienced and noted here....I am starting to think it was a software 'glitch' with the power management software, that may or may not happen again.
We will probably just live/deal with this issue (if it happens again). Or, I might wire in a 12V outlet, and get a 12V Lenovo charger. Like already said, that approach has the added bonus that it keeps me from having to keep bring the charger in and out from the house.Is the A/C cycling? Maybe the compressor starting freaked out the laptop brick?
No, compressor was on whole time when we were on the road, due to how warm it was going through Florida. When I tested it earlier today in the driveway, I waited until I heard the compressor kick on, before plugging up the laptop charger.
Will
โMay-02-2015 05:33 PM
wnjj wrote:
Is it possible the laptop just glitched previously or did it fail to charge from the generator more than once?
Is the A/C cycling? Maybe the compressor starting freaked out the laptop brick?
โMay-02-2015 12:55 PM
willald wrote:
Update: I'm sitting in the RV right now, parked in our driveway (using the laptop). Did just as mentioned earlier - First brought it up with shore power connected, and it was charging fine, as expected. Then, disconnected shore power, fired up the generator and air conditioner, and plugged laptop into same outlet. Even started a DVD going on it. Whaddya know, now, its charging the battery just fine!!
Soooo, I'm at a loss as to what the difference is. I do know, the battery was very depleted when we first hooked it up to power when on the road to recharge, and now, in this test, battery is at about 70%.
Could genny's power output be more 'dirty', when on the road vs parked? Not sure I have any answers now, but may well just order a 12V power supply for the laptop, keep it in the MH and be done with it. That way, won't have to carry regular power supply back and forth from the house, anyway.
Thanks again, for all the responses, insight. Many were very helpful, keep them coming. ๐
โMay-02-2015 12:26 PM
โMay-02-2015 12:24 PM
willald wrote:
Not sure I have any answers now, but may well just order a 12V power supply for the laptop, keep it in the MH and be done with it. That way, won't have to carry regular power supply back and forth from the house, anyway.
โMay-02-2015 12:15 PM
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โMay-02-2015 06:27 AM
willald wrote:
I'm almost certain, this is because our generator must not be putting out true sine wave power (probably modified sine wave?),
โMay-02-2015 05:59 AM
โMay-02-2015 04:20 AM
joebedford wrote:
"barely broken in" may be the answer. If you haven't been exercising your generator properly (at least an hour a month under load) the output waveform could be ugly.
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