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?of 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?



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?