New batteries - maintaining charge while stored

[sfedeli3]

Hi Alan,

Greg's right about the old boilers trashing your batteries. Invest in the
Xantrex- you won't regret it. Even though it's small, it'll do a fine job.

I'd also consider putting a 1200 amp master disconnect on the negative battery
cable where it connects to the frame of the coach. That way you can completely
shut down the battery drain. You'll need a small one on the genset battery too
to keep it from slowly draining. I can charge my batteries up before storing the
coach and come back to fully charged cells after 3 months.

Shane Fedeli
85PT40
Hershey, PA

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Gregory OConnor" wrote:
>
> I would turn off the boilers as with them they require more attention
> and prompted the need for auto water systems, now a thing of the past. I
> would hook up a 20 amp xantrex
> <http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/XANTREX-T...rger-\
> model-20-amps_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2em20Q2el1116QQhashZitem3a\
> 4a997208QQitemZ250359673352QQptZBoatQ5fPartsQ5fAccessoriesQ5fGear>
> while parked. I am sure the boilers will work good while on the road.
> I would think a $100 sears automatic charger would wok just as well to
> maintain a top off charge wile parked. most chargers now even the cheap
> ones are automatic and wont boil out the life of your batteries.
>
> Greg of Tim&Greg
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "xz3kg7"
> wrote:
> >
> > I just installed some new Interstate batteries in my 87FC35.
> >
> > My last T105s lasted 3 years, which probably isn't bad, but not
> particularly good either. I have the old "battery burners".
> >
> > What is the best way to keep the batteries charged while the coach is
> not in use? I never have quite figured out how my chargers work. there
> seem to be two breakers relative to the charger(s). Also, I think in a
> compartment on the drivers side there are one or two things plugged in
> that maybe be one or both of the chargers/inverters..??
> >
> > Is one breaker a charger and the other an inverter? If so, if one
> actually has a plug on it I should be able to put a timer on it, right?
> >
> > Thanks for any advice,
> > Alan Johnson
> > 87FC35
> >
>