Battery charger - equalization

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   CTU, I didn't find a requirement for equalization of my dual 6v's. Charging in series mode, like they are in the camper, does it fine. Of course this is when they are bought together, one old and one new will only produce according to th weaker of the two.
I am a proponent for the batteries to stay in use and go through C/D cycles. I use a 2a trickle charger and an array of LED lighting that's +/_ 1a to draw the battery a bit. I'd go about a week on the draw, charge back up (slowly), let it rest a week and start the process again.

My last set went me 18yrs. Watch your water levels, do mild draws not >50% (I typically draw only to 65-70%) and they will last.

Safe Travels!

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Olddawgsrule Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 20 Sep 2017 Location: New Hampshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 1014	Topic: Battery charger - equalization Posted: 20 Feb 2021 at 7:19am
	CTU, I didn't find a requirement for equalization of my dual 6v's. Charging in series mode, like they are in the camper, does it fine. Of course this is when they are bought together, one old and one new will only produce according to th weaker of the two. I am a proponent for the batteries to stay in use and go through C/D cycles. I use a 2a trickle charger and an array of LED lighting that's +/_ 1a to draw the battery a bit. I'd go about a week on the draw, charge back up (slowly), let it rest a week and start the process again. My last set went me 18yrs. Watch your water levels, do mild draws not >50% (I typically draw only to 65-70%) and they will last. Safe Travels!
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jato Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3336	Posted: 19 Feb 2021 at 6:59pm
	+1 to StephenH What I have done here in northern Michigan is to use a simple 2 amp trickle charger. Each battery is charged for 24-36 hours in early November and then sit in 'hibernation mode' (unhooked from charger) on a concrete floor in a unheated garage. Just checked them a week ago and the voltmeter shows 12.82 and 12.65 volts. I will give them another 2 amp trickle charge in early May before getting re-installed in the 177. These batteries are 12v Interstate group size 24 deep cycles that will be 10 years old next month. Pretty reliable.
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Camp town usa Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 26 Sep 2020 Location: Wi Online Status: Offline Posts: 32	Posted: 19 Feb 2021 at 6:15pm
	Unit is in unaccessible storage and batteries are stored in basement for winters. That said, I will need to maintain the batteries each winter, so would like to get something which will last and treat the new batteries well - being able to charge and EQ. I plan to plug to house line during season via dogbone or solar suitcase in the driveway.

StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6418	Posted: 19 Feb 2021 at 6:00pm
	You do have a charger. It is in the converter and is programmed to properly charge flooded lead-acid batteries. The only time you would need a separate charger is if you remove the batteries during the winter. If you can leave them in and the RPod connected to shore power, the converter will maintain the batteries just fine.
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Camp town usa Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 26 Sep 2020 Location: Wi Online Status: Offline Posts: 32	Posted: 19 Feb 2021 at 3:29pm
	I recently purchased a set of Trojan T105s but dont have a charger for them yet. Im trying to find a charger which will accommodate equalization mode. I am having a hard time finding best approach to make sure they are charged and when needed i am able to perform EQ. There is seemingly fine print on a lot of chargers out there on what they do. What is suggested option?