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Re: What size generator to run AC??
I went with a Champion 3400 inverter and couldnt be happier! Quiet, wheels around nicely, electric start so my wife can start it. Runs my ac easily, it sounds like its running at half throttle or less with ac on. Maintenance is easy. I bought it in 2019 and have not had 1 issue with it.817Views0likes0CommentsRe: Made the jump to golf cart batteries!
NamMedevac 70 wrote: Although I have never needed them I have heard that one battery is large and extremely heavy???? They are 6 volt so you have to run 2 to achieve the 12 volts required for rv use. The GC2 batteries are similar length and width to my old group 24 batteries, but the GC2 is taller. They are quite heavy.688Views0likes0CommentsRe: Made the jump to golf cart batteries!
wopachop wrote: Sweet. Do you have solar? If yes you want to choose the charge profile for wet cell batteries. They get slightly higher voltage. Also benefit from the occasional equalization charge of 16v. No solar, I do have a Progressive Dynamics converter with the multi stage charging.689Views0likes0CommentsMade the jump to golf cart batteries!
Decided it was time to retire my AC Delco group 24 RV/marine batteries that had date codes of 2013. Figured 8 years was a good run, and our last boondocking trip they didnt seem to last through a 3 day weekend like they used to. Ended up going to Sams Club and getting 2 Duracell GC2 golf cart batteries for $89 each. they say on the label they are made by East Penn/Deka, and I have had great luck with East Penn in the past. Only about $10 more than a new group 24 from Walmart, so I figured I cant go wrong!2.4KViews0likes8CommentsRe: New and looking for a generator
Glad it is working well for you. I am happy with my Champion 3400 inverter as well. I also have found the noise levels to be comperable with similar Honda or Yamaha models. If the battery seems to keep giving you trouble, i bet a call to Champion might get you one sent out for free.1.1KViews0likes0CommentsRe: New and looking for a generator
GravelRider wrote: Thanks for all the above everyone. I purchased the Champion 3100 watt with remote start. It'll arrive Thursday, just in time for the trailer's maiden boondocking voyage next weekend. You will love the Champion! I have the Champion 3400 remote start model. It starts my ac in eco mode no problem, and once the ac is running, it only sounds like it is running at half throttle. Pretty quiet as well. If you ever need parts, you can call Champions 1800 number and they will ship them straight to you from their warehouse in California.275Views0likes0CommentsRe: New and looking for a generator
GravelRider wrote: Thanks for all the above everyone. I purchased the Champion 3100 watt with remote start. It'll arrive Thursday, just in time for the trailer's maiden boondocking voyage next weekend. You will love the Champion! I have the Champion 3400 remote start model. It starts my ac in eco mode no problem, and once the ac is running, it only sounds like it is running at half throttle. Pretty quiet as well. If you ever need parts, you can call Champions 1800 number and they will ship them straight to you from their warehouse in California.293Views0likes0CommentsRe: New and looking for a generator
GravelRider wrote: Thanks for all the above everyone. I purchased the Champion 3100 watt with remote start. It'll arrive Thursday, just in time for the trailer's maiden boondocking voyage next weekend. You will love the Champion! I have the Champion 3400 remote start model. It starts my ac in eco mode no problem, and once the ac is running, it only sounds like it is running at half throttle. Pretty quiet as well. If you ever need parts, you can call Champions 1800 number and they will ship them straight to you from their warehouse in California.281Views0likes0Comments
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