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Old 05-30-2018, 04:38 PM   #1
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what converer/charger do I have

I am looking at getting into the occasional boon docking and was wondering if I had a decent charger/converter on my trailer. (2017 29.5BHDS) I will only be boon docking a few times a year, and each time I am, I will be topping off my batteries each day with my generator. So, I am hoping I have a decent 3 phase charger that will really help limit the amount of time I have to run my generator.
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2017 will have a 3 or 4 stage charger.


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I just did some further research and found out I have the pd4560k which is a 4 phase 60amp converter/charger. Maximum input is 1000 watts, so my 2K watt generator should have no problem re-charging the batteries. But, can anyone tell me how long it should take?
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But, can anyone tell me how long it should take?
It all depends on how far you let them discharge.
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Install Volt/Amp meters 12 volt and 110 Volt near your electric panel, so you can keep control, special on your battery situation. Wouldn't recommend to go below 11.9 volt.
By the way the output of the converter 60 Amps is the total amps that includes charging.
You have a good product on Progressive.
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That converter likely has the charge wizard, too.
You can force the 14.4 volt mode if you batteries are below 80% if it doesn't go there automatically. That will get you a much quicker charge from generator.
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