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Article #3976Re: Speed and charging for trolling motors
From: Wayne B
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2003 01:07
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2003 01:07
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On Sun, 27 Apr 2003 11:33:33 -0700, "Lloyd Sumpter" <lsumpter@dccnet.com> wrote: > I used the van (truck actually) to charge the "house" battery while >camping a few years ago, and was dissappointed with the results. I didn't >have it "wired in" (ie proper battery switch, etc), just used jumper >cables. I found that the battery didn't charge well unless I actually >swapped batteries. That worked, but a PITA. =================================================== Good luck, keep us posted. I think the problem you encountered with the van is two fold: 1) Paralleling a discharged battery with one that's already charged (and of a different type); and 2) Most automotive voltage regulators are set up to maintain charge level as opposed to recharging quickly. Maybe a 3-stage charge regulator for the van? Or a dual output alternator with separate regulator?
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