Re: [SilverStreak] battery questions

[joepatwink@xxxxxxxxxxxx]

Thanks, Eddie


It was just one of those things I was wondering about last night when I couldn't sleep. 
Some day I would like to get one of those Optima batteries, I like the idea f a modern 
battery that you can keep inside the trailer because it will never put our hydrogen gas. 
Here in Wyoming keeping a battery warm on a fall camping trip can make a huge difference 
on what time you run out of light and have to crawl into the sack. Plus, from what I here, 
the modern chargers are much lighter too. If I get rid of all that weight I might get 13 
MPG pulling the trailer!
Joe

-----Original Message-----

You will see and read various "official specs" quoted as to what voltage is required to 
charge a battery. Generally the voltage is 13.96 or better, charges, and then "floats" back. 
In doubt, just feel for heat after 1 hour charging, the sides of the battery. Don't forget, 
nothing beats a digital meter for real info.
 
Gauges in vehicles and equipment are considered "cheap jewelry", seldom accurate. Compare  
your GPS to your speedometer and odometer. Vehicle speedo will never be accurate thru it's 
entire range. Note every vehicle requires you to "learn" or get used to the fuel gauge. Each 
vehicle being different characteristics. Your truck may be charging just perfectly and the 
instruments reading not accurate. Your truck battery may be going to that great charger in 
the sky, and if so it will keep charge rate higher than normally needed. Lot's of variables.
-Eddie-
Houston, TX