I am running off my 4 six volt batteries while boondocking. I have a number of questions that I am hoping others with 36CKTS can assist:
1. When fully charged my batteries read 12.8 volts. After using about 12 hours, the idiot lights show 3 lit, 2/3 charged. The reading off my lippert control panel says 11.9 volts. What should the reading show for 50% battery charge?
2. I have a residential refrigerator which uses a 1000 watt inverter while on battery power. When I turn on my 5.5 kilowatt generator to charge the battery do I need to turn off the inverter which has an automatic transfer control?
3. With those with the same set-up, how long do I need to run the generator to fully charge the batteries from 50%?
4. Finally, how long can I expect the generator to run off of a 30 pound propane tank?
Thank you in advance for your assistance.
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Steven J. Scheinin
2015 RAM 3500 4X4 6.7L CTD Dually pulling a
2016 Cedar Creek 36CKTS (Center Kitchen Three Slides)
I am running off my 4 six volt batteries while boondocking. I have a number of questions that I am hoping others with 36CKTS can assist:
1. When fully charged my batteries read 12.8 volts. After using about 12 hours, the idiot lights show 3 lit, 2/3 charged. The reading off my lippert control panel says 11.9 volts. What should the reading show for 50% battery charge?
2. I have a residential refrigerator which uses a 1000 watt inverter while on battery power. When I turn on my 5.5 kilowatt generator to charge the battery do I need to turn off the inverter which has an automatic transfer control?
3. With those with the same set-up, how long do I need to run the generator to fully charge the batteries from 50%?
4. Finally, how long can I expect the generator to run off of a 30 pound propane tank?
Thank you in advance for your assistance.
Look at 12 volt side of life. At 11.9 it is at 40%.
Above are the links for "The 12 Volt Side of Life.
If you really want to make life easy while boondocking, install solar. I did this winter and it was the best purchase I've made for my 36CKTS. Only time I run the generator is to use the microwave and once when it was cloudy and raining for 3 days.
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Tom
2015 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ 3500 CC DRW Diesel
2014 Cedar Creek 36CKTS
The generator will use approximately this much propane: No load 1.8lb/h, Half load 3.3lb/h, and Full load 4.6lb/h. Yes it is on the high side but it is a propane generator.
As mentioned solar is the way to go if boondocking.
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Tim and Bev
2013 Cedar Creek 34RLSA gone trying to find my way back, Magnum 2800w inverter, 560w of solar.
2020 F-350