12/24/2010 3:26:22 PM permalink
Hart2Harts Posts 9	What would be the proper voltage when Float Charging of four six volt batteries hooked in series/parallel when hooked to shore power? I had four new batteries installed in the summer of 2010. Now I notice a little bulging of the cases. My power monitoring panel reads 13.7 - 13.9volts when float charging. Is this to much and causing the bulging? The water level is ok so far. If this is to much can I possibly adjust my converter back a little to the proper voltage during float charging. -- Denny
	12/25/2010 1:08:38 PM permalink
Steve Roddy Lazydays Employee Posts 647	Make sure the inverter is programmed to charge the total amp hour rating of your battery bank. 4 6volt batteries in a series parallel should be 200-400amp hours depending on each battery size. Also make sure the inverter is programmed properly for battery type, water,agm or gel cell as well as warm or cool temperatures. Swelling of the case does not always indicate a battery problem. If you have been in cold weather it could indicate the freezing of the battery. Since battery cases went to plastic bulging of the case does not immediately indicate a problem.
	12/25/2010 1:11:27 PM permalink
Steve Roddy Lazydays Employee Posts 647	Sorry, I did not answer all your questions previously. Voltage output is not adjustable and also depends on 12volt usage as well as charging. Approximately 13.5volts when fully charged and everyting off.
	12/25/2010 7:17:45 PM permalink
Hart2Harts Posts 9	Thank You, I'll look into the programing of the control panel here in the next few days. Hopefully our weather will inprove enough to check out my RV. Thanks again, Denny Hart -- Denny
	3/30/2011 2:43:15 PM permalink
Asbiohazards Posts 2	Hello, Steve! Im sorry if i have missed this topic after searching the web and these forums. My questions is...... Do my coach batteries charge while driving? Is it possible to use any of my outlets/receptacles running off just my coach batteries while not plugged in? Sorry for questions that may be so simple to you, Its my first RV. Thank You in Advance.
	3/31/2011 9:11:02 AM permalink
Steve Roddy Lazydays Employee Posts 647	We are here to help you in any way we can! Yes, the coach batteries charge while driving if all systems are working properly. The outlets/recepticles in the coach are 120 volt alternating current (ac) and the batteries are 12 volt direct current (dc). If you have an inverter/ charger, which changes 12 vdc to 120 vac, then you may be able to use your recepticles when not connected to shore power. If your coach is equipped with a converter, which changes 120 vac to 12 vdc, then you will not have power at the recepticles unless you are connected to shore power or running a generator. We have all been first time RV owners.
	3/31/2011 11:34:44 AM permalink
Asbiohazards Posts 2	Perfect! Thank you very much. I will learn more on my inverter. Darren
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