battries overcharging

[putneyflash@...]

Thanks for the input, i think i will unplug one and use the timer on one when
hooked to commerical power if camping hook both back up
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thanks
re brake 1983 fc-35

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> If it helps: my OEM set up was two 45amp "dumb" chargers. While
> camping, this was fine, demand and supply were largely balanced, as I
> would have hookups for a couple of days, then boondock for a few.
> Usually, one charger would cover my needs, after boondocking, I would
> use both for a day. Problem was when storing at home, leaving one
> plugged in all the time would overcharge. I used one/both by simply
> unplugging one charger in the bay.
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> One of the dumb chargers finally died, and I replaced it with a 45amp
> IOTA automatic charger. I have the second OEM unit still in place as
> a spare/quick charge assist.
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> When camping, my method is to monitor the battery condition (volts at
> rest) and typically just use the one IOTA charger. After a big
> drawdown, I will sometimes use both chargers if I need to quickly
> charge up the bank.
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> In areas that prohibit gensets....I also added a solar panel to keep
> the batterys up.
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> For storage, I bought a heavy duty timer from Home Depot that plugged
> into the 120vt. receptical in the bay and leave then OEM dumb charger
> unplugged, the IOTA charger plugged into the timer - which is set
> to "charge" the batteries about 1-2 hours a day when stored.
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> IF I had the OEM dumb chargers...i would just get the timer. When one
> of the dinosoars finally dies, replace it with an automatic charger.
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> frank
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> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "putneyflash"
> wrote:
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> > From what i have read this is a common problrm on older birds. How
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> > we prevent it? i hear about a automatic voltage regulator that will
> > keep the battries from drying out.
> > Thanks for all the good information that is wiliiingly shared.
> >
> > re brake 1983 fc-35 sb
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