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Re: need a battery charger
Terryandkim, After purchasing our first trailer I would leave the 12 volt battery on the unit 365 days a year. It died in less than 3 years. I replaced it with 2-6 volt batteries. During the winter and extended non use, I would store them in the garage hooked up to a "BATTERY TENDER". 7 years later when we traded up, the batteries were still in good working order. The new rig has 2-12 volt batteries. I still bring them home and put them on the charger to prolong their life.536Views0likes0CommentsGenerator Overload
We recently traded the old '95 Sportsman for a '05 Cougar. The sportsman ran on two- 6 volt batteries, the new one has two 12 volt batteries. My problem is that my Honda 2000 ran everything fine on the old trailer, except the AC. First trip out with the new trailer and everything runs fine. Then with no additional draw the generator will ramp up to full throttle and overload. Right now we are boondocking and EVERY time I turn on the generator it shuts off. My thoughts are that the inverter draws more power charging the two 12 volt batteries than the two 6 volt. Would going back to two 6 volts solve my problems? Has anyone else had issues like this or can enlighten me to potential problems. Mark and Tracy (Camping with limited power)2.3KViews0likes11Comments
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