ER Alaska wrote:
That makes sense to me. So if I'm plugged in and the converter is charging the battery, if at the same time I have lots of lights and other DC things on, it will take longer to charge the battery because less of the power coming from the house is able to go toward charging the battery? I have to learn quickly about managing power especially because there's room only for one battery on the TT and nothing larger than a group 24. I bought a generator to use to charge the battery when we're camping. Few places that we'll be going to here in AK have plug-ins available. Thanks.
Well, it's gets a little more involved regarding how long it will take the convertor to charge the battery. Your reasoning is basically solid that if you are using some of the converter output to run lights, then less is available to charge the battery. But, in reality, the length of time to recharge the battery is probably going to be effected to a greater extent by, shall we say the "quality" and model of the converter. A good three or four stage progressive dynamics converter is likely gonna serve you better than the cheap wyfco that I have in my camper.
And by the way, I should have said earlier, welcome to the forum !
EDIT: Roy beat me to it in the typing contest ! He refers to the "PD" brand.....that is what I was saying as well.
