NORCOLD 1200LIR showing "lo dc"

[Retired_Sailor]

I'm currently on the road. My inverter went down in remote Colorado (power in/no power out) so I had it bypassed so I can use 120VAC when plugged in to shore power. I bought a battery charger to keep them charged while on shore power. After about a week, now I'm getting the 'lo dc' reading. I have four hour drive tomorrow morning into Missoula and I'm concerned about this damaging my refer before I get to the repair shop to replace to inverter. Battery is hovering around 11.2-11.5. Will I make it into the shop (about 15 hours from now as I type this)?

Thanks

LB

[Retired_Sailor]

Thanks all for the positive comments. We made it into Missoula and inverter is being replaced.

[Retired_Sailor]

beemerphile1 wrote:
If you "bought a battery charger to keep them charged", why are they dead?

That's why I'm on here asking these questions. And they weren't dead, they were low after being parked for 6 days

[beemerphile1]

If you "bought a battery charger to keep them charged", why are they dead?

When driving, the alternator should be charging.

[doxiemom11]

We travel without our 1200 running and it keeps everything cold and in a cool enough range for 6 hours of travel with no problem. Freezer compartment is good for longer. Just keep doors closed and refrain from opening unless you have to. I'd remove any ice cream and eat it though.

[westend]

A decent fridge will hold temp for four hrs. If you're worried, shut it off. Keep the charger on the batteries for as long as you can before leaving.

[Ivylog]

Slow internet... double post.

[Ivylog]

SCVJeff wrote:
Will your alternator not charge the house batteries when running?

X2 as on most DP's the alternator will charge the house batteries automatically. After 10 minutes of your engine running, what is the house battery voltage? If it has not changed, then I would hold the battery boost switch on, even putting something under it to hold it on for the first hour of your trip.

[SCVJeff]

Will your alternator not charge the house batteries when running?

[Old-Biscuit]

Fridge will continue to work down to 10.5V

Batteries are being damaged drawing voltage that low (11.2--11.5)
The lower you drag them the more damage being done

How long are you allowing portable battery charger to charge batteries???