06-23-2023, 07:35 AM
I should have provided a more detailed explanation.
Using a standard 15 amp 120 plug is NOT going to provide enough juice to charge depleted house batteries. But, if the bank is charge, it will easily provide enough amperage to float the batteries and keep them fully charged.
You should not leave it merged. Here’s why. If you were to lose the 15 amp source, and you are away from the coach, you will return to ALL batteries dead.
Use the charger you already have in the existing inverter charger, of course leave the main battery switches in the ON position.
I did it this way for years. You may have to turn off the electric side of the hot water heater (Aquahot), depending upon how yours is wired. If you don’t want the refrigerator to run, then flip it’s breaker also.
Using a standard 15 amp 120 plug is NOT going to provide enough juice to charge depleted house batteries. But, if the bank is charge, it will easily provide enough amperage to float the batteries and keep them fully charged.
You should not leave it merged. Here’s why. If you were to lose the 15 amp source, and you are away from the coach, you will return to ALL batteries dead.
Use the charger you already have in the existing inverter charger, of course leave the main battery switches in the ON position.
I did it this way for years. You may have to turn off the electric side of the hot water heater (Aquahot), depending upon how yours is wired. If you don’t want the refrigerator to run, then flip it’s breaker also.
Richard and Rhonda Entrekin
95 Newell, 390 Ex caretaker
99 Newell, 512 Ex caretaker
07 Prevost Marathon, 1025
Maverick Hybrid Toad
Inverness, FL (when we're home
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