Battery Overcharging?
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Topic: Battery Overcharging?
Posted By: podrunner
Subject: Battery Overcharging?
Date Posted: 26 Jun 2013 at 12:54am
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Just wondering..Is there a problem with overcharging a fully charged battery while traveling connected to the r pod with a properly wired bargman connector? Assuming that the battery is fully charged and there is no other load on the system, wouldn't the tow vehicle alternator continue to provide 14 Volts plus or minus to the fully charged battery. It is my understanding that it is not good for the battery and will shorten battery life. ------------- 2010 R Pod 151 2017 4runner 2006 Honda Metropolitan |
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Posted By: Seanl
Date Posted: 26 Jun 2013 at 7:43am
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I have never thought of this but When I travel I run the fridge on 12v so maybe that draws the battery down enough that it does not overcharge. ------------- Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition 
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Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 26 Jun 2013 at 10:17am
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Not too mechanical, but don't cars still have a regulator that senses when the battery is charged, and then "idles" the alternator. Where is dsmiths when you need him. He is the man on questions such as these. Safe Travels. ------------- Camper Bob and Camper Sue Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
Posted By: Seanl
Date Posted: 26 Jun 2013 at 10:58am
Yep I just looked it up and the Voltage Regulator on the car controls the charging voltage of the alternator. ------------- Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition
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Posted By: podrunner
Date Posted: 26 Jun 2013 at 11:25am
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Makes sense to me and Thanks... ------------- 2010 R Pod 151 2017 4runner 2006 Honda Metropolitan |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 26 Jun 2013 at 9:49pm
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True on older vehicles. On newer vehicles the computer monitors multiple factors and sets the output of the alternator itself. Same end-result but done more intelligently. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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