Deep Charge to Batteries

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   So the 2 amp trickle charger works in concert with the 3 stage charger built in to the pod? Shouldn't one be able to not have to use a trickle charger and plug directly into 120v? In other words, isn't the 3 stage charger designed to charge fast at first and then eventually trickle charge as the batteries become more fully charged? 

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mario Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 20 Apr 2017 Location: MT Online Status: Offline Posts: 30	Topic: Deep Charge to Batteries Posted: 31 Aug 2017 at 9:04pm
	So the 2 amp trickle charger works in concert with the 3 stage charger built in to the pod? Shouldn't one be able to not have to use a trickle charger and plug directly into 120v? In other words, isn't the 3 stage charger designed to charge fast at first and then eventually trickle charge as the batteries become more fully charged?

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: 3346	Posted: 31 Aug 2017 at 8:15pm
	+! to TT post. I do use a 2 amp trickle charger for my 12v deep cycle batteries for the off season. For me in northern MI it is after my last camping episode in mid-late October thru the end of April. So in early Nov. I will throw the trickle charge on each battery(removed from the pod) sitting on the cement floor of our unheated garage. The following year, in late March/early April I will repeat the process and leave plugged in until fully charged, it may take up to 36 hours for this process. Batteries are going on year 7 and still work fine. Will put them to the test once again as we leave for RMNP for 2 weeks and will be using batteries full time.
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Tars Tarkas Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 14 Jan 2013 Location: Near Nashville Online Status: Offline Posts: 1454	Posted: 31 Aug 2017 at 7:02pm
	Plugging into 120v certainly works. Pods have a great 3-stage charger built in. If you can leave you battery in the pod and hook up the pod to shore power, you're set. Plugging in to your TV while driving varies depening your vehicle and wiring. Some vehicles will charge the pod, others not so much. You'll have to give it a try. In terms of topping off the battery while driving, it's best not to have the fridge on 12v. TT
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mario Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 20 Apr 2017 Location: MT Online Status: Offline Posts: 30	Posted: 31 Aug 2017 at 6:53pm
	Hello. I'm new to RVing and am wondering if the batteries in my r-pod will take a full charge either by plugging the r-pod into my house 120v or by charging the batteries as I'm driving down the road. If neither of these ways work to get a full, deep charge, do I need to buy a trickle charger specific to these deep cell batteries? Thanks ahead of time for your help.