How is generator battery charged on an 82 FC?

[Chuck Wheeler]

The charging circuit is in the control box and is nothing more that an
unregulated trickle charger. I mounted a charger under the rear dinette
seat nest to the generator regulator. It is a regulated marine unit that
charges from the AC either from shore power or the generator.



- Chuck Wheeler -

82 FC 31 SB

Fort Worth, TX

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Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] How is generator battery charged on an 82 FC?



My one year old battery on the generator was discharged enough to not turn
over the motor
this spring. I could start the generator by pushing the button that connects
house and
generator batteries. I assumed it was low from sitting all winter but after
driving about 75
miles, battery is still weak. I assumed the main engine alternator would
charge the generator
battery. Is this assumption mistaken? Is the generator battery only charged
from 110 volts?
It doesn't seem likely that a battery would fail in just one year (although
not altogether out of
the question).

Kerry
82 Fc 35
Denver





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