Trickle charger to replace Converter?
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โSep-23-2013 08:35 PM
So the fix: $200-$300 on a new convrter? Um.. not now.
So ... can a 120v trickle charger do the job for $30-$40??
Please help if I am way out there w this idea but $$ seems to be a good cheap fix until I can afford the 3 stage converter!!?
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โSep-24-2013 12:55 PM
Looks pretty good to me. 100w might be a bit light depending on use.
Here are some more to compare:
http://www.solarblvd.com/Solar-Panels-&-Systems-12-Volt-Solar-Panels/c1_269/index.html
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โSep-24-2013 12:49 PM
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โSep-24-2013 10:12 AM
Die Hard 50/20/2amp charger: $46 shipped from Amazon.
OORRR ....
http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Solar-Panel-100W-Grid/dp/B00BFCNFRM/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1380041678&sr=8-3-fkmr0&keywords=100w+solar+panel+travel+trailer
'Complete' Solar Kit with 'Do It Yourself' (DIY) setup. It only has a 10amp charge controller instead of a 2 or 3 stage charge controller but for $206.99 shipped to my door?!?!!!
We boondock most times and live in AZ where sun is plentiful. This would/could be problem solved ?!?
Thanks for all the help and info.
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โSep-24-2013 06:22 AM
When I plug the camper into my generator the battery charger automatically will go to the correct setting to charge the batteries. I don't even have to worry about it. By the way, the charger was about $45 after I shopped around for it.
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โSep-24-2013 05:17 AM
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โSep-24-2013 04:51 AM
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โSep-24-2013 04:50 AM
Here is a 12v battery voltage State of Charge chart:
12.6+ = 100%
12.5 = 90%
12.42 = 80%
12.32 = 70%
12.20 = 60%
12.06 = 50%
11.9 = 40%
11.75 = 30%
11.58 = 20%
11.31 = 10%
10.5 = 0%
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โSep-24-2013 03:49 AM
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โSep-23-2013 09:43 PM
A small trickle charger will not deliver enough charging to meet your immediate needs.
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โSep-23-2013 09:28 PM
1.5 amp maintainer would mean no lights etc. for a week while the battery charges.
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โSep-23-2013 08:49 PM
You either need to buy / borrow a good battery charge (10 amps min)or buy a new convertor.
Bill
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โSep-23-2013 08:48 PM
With above in mind, I might use a normal battery charger at 10/5 Amps and run all items on their 110/120 Volt settings "if stuck on a long weekend". But if not an emergency, I'd replace with properly sized Convertor. Do shop around (ebay and such) because selling prices of RV Convertors do dramatically vary.
Hope this helps.