Dry Camping...How Long?

[Scott Forman]

If the coach batteries were depleated, how long would I have to run
the gen before they were charged enough to crack the engine? Any
idea?


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "fwernlein"
wrote:
>
> Scott, it would be hard to pin down a number...depending on use
> factors and even temp. would have an effect. For my unit, having 6
> paired "sams club" golf cart types, I could go 2 days with
confidence.
>
> The real problem for my FC was not so much the current I used on
> demand, it was the small amp load the FC demanded all the
time...for
> various systems (clocks, monitor panel, alarms) and such. To fix
> this "works as designed" limitation, I installed a solar panel to
> recoop this constant low amp drain. I posted the project in FILES.
I
> am very happy with this "fix". Unless generators are prohibited,
to
> power the microwave or toaster for breakfast/dinner, we usually run
> the generator for 15-20 min. twice a day also.
>
> If you going to live off the batterys, just make sure your
generator
> battery is reliable...then you can always get her started if you
have
> let the main batteries down...nothing ruins a morning than that
sound
> of "no start - clicks only" from your engine and then also the
> generator!
>
> frank
> 85fc33
> woodbridge, va.
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Forman"
<sforman@r...>
> wrote:
> >
> > My coach has a brand new set of 4 T-105's. About how long could
I
> > expect to 'dry camp' on these batteries and still have enough
juice
> to
> > crank the engine? Assume I am just using interior lights, water
> pump,
> > etc...no inverter items or anything like that.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Scott Forman
> > 82 FC35RB
> > Memphis
> >
>