Solar chargers for Two 12 volt batts
Hi im in the market for a solar panel trickle charger for two 12 volt batteries on my hauler. I have an attitude 27 cbg and it came with the option of getting a 10 watt solar panel which i didnt get.....
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For battery maintenance I believe I would opt for a manageable size panel, a very reliable controller that is designed to last, and most importantly of all a good quality total battery disconnect switch. It is MOST important to eliminate the possibility of having something fail or forgetting to shut something off. When a good battery disconnect switch is selected to OFF, it doesn't mean ALMOST OFF or maybe sometimes OFF, it is a done deal.
But before going into storage with a maintenance style battery upkeep system the batteries must be totally and completely charged. No rush jobs, no deciding "Well shoot they must have been charged somewhere along the way" the batteries must enter storage with electrolyte in all cells at full specific gravity. How the batteries get recharged before storage is the owner's responsibility.
IMHO to repeat, neglecting to put a good battery disconnect switch in the system means the maintenance system may as well be tossed out the window. It would almost be a waste of time.
But before going into storage with a maintenance style battery upkeep system the batteries must be totally and completely charged. No rush jobs, no deciding "Well shoot they must have been charged somewhere along the way" the batteries must enter storage with electrolyte in all cells at full specific gravity. How the batteries get recharged before storage is the owner's responsibility.
IMHO to repeat, neglecting to put a good battery disconnect switch in the system means the maintenance system may as well be tossed out the window. It would almost be a waste of time.
