5/24/2011 5:05:51 PM permalink
hnfloyd Posts 18	Hi Steve, I recently had my RV serviced and the mechanic said that my converter was only putting out 12.5 volts but that it should be outting out 13.5. My good friend and RV consultant said that 12.5 was good and that 13.5 would ruin my battery. I would appreciate you thoughts on this. Thank you Hugh Floyd hnfloyd@aol.com
	5/25/2011 11:05:13 AM permalink
Steve Roddy Lazydays Employee Posts 647	A fully charged battery is 12.6v to 12.8v. If your converter output is only 12.5v you are discharging your batteries. The proper converter output with a fully charged battery should be approximately 13.2v. Some converters have fuses so be sure to check all fuses. Also make sure the converter is receiving 110vac power.
	5/27/2011 8:59:19 AM permalink
hnfloyd Posts 18	Thanks Steve, I guess that answers my question. I thought that 12.5V might keep the battery topped off, but I see that it will not. Thanks again Walter Floyd hnfloyd
	6/1/2011 1:53:58 PM permalink
hnfloyd Posts 18	Steve, One more question. On my 2001 Dolphin does the converter change both batteries or only the house battery. Thanks Walter Floyd hnfloyd@aol.com
	6/1/2011 10:25:23 PM permalink
Steve Roddy Lazydays Employee Posts 647	Should charge both bateries if everything is working properly. If a charge current is present on either battery, house from the converter or chassis from the alternator, the battery solenoid engages to join all batteries together. This can be checked with a volt meter. When connected to shore power the voltage at the chassis battery should be approximately 13.2 volts. Disconnected from shore power and the engine running voltage at the house battery should be 13.5v - 14.0v.
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