Two Questions - Auto Battery Charging and Air Compressors

May 19, 2005, 08:44:46 pm

First, we're about to do some dry camping and I was wondering what parameters you use to set up the auto charging of the batteries with the generator. We have the RSG7 remote panel for the inverter that allows autostarting at low battery voltage and we also have the Silverleaf. Which do you use and how low do you let the batteries go before recharging? We have the AGM batteries for house batteries.
Second question, does anyone use a small portable compressor to air up the tires on the coach? I need to get to the 120psi in the front tires and I suspect the on-board air won't get there.

Bob

'05 Intrigue LE #11872

Re: Two Questions - Auto Battery Charging and Air Compressors

Reply #1 – May 19, 2005, 08:59:00 pm

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Bob, I have AGMs also. I do a fair amount of dry camping and I have no access to 110 at my storage lot. So I depend on the RC7GS to manage my batts. I have the system set to start at 60%SOC and shut down at 90% SOC. I have the charger output set to 100%. The batts have held up very well on this and my previous coach with this regimen. At the end of winter I added two 140 watt solar panels so the gen start is now less important.

George Sanders
Allure 31038

Quote from: Bob Stephens

> First, we're about to do some dry camping and I was wondering what > parameters you use to set up the auto charging of the batteries with > the generator. We have the RSG7 remote panel for the inverter that > allows autostarting at low battery voltage and we also have the > Silverleaf. Which do you use and how low do you let the batteries go > before recharging? We have the AGM batteries for house batteries.
> Second question, does anyone use a small portable compressor to air

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