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RE: [VAC] Battery Overcharging



Yo Jim,
	I was thinking that, since I was plugged into line current, the battery
would not run down that far.  But some posts have indicated that the Univolt
runs through the battery to provide power to the DC lighting so if I use the
lights I would be draining the battery.

So far this active string has taught me to:
	1.	Leave battery charging via Univolt while on line power.
	2.	Check battery water once a month or more often.
	3.	Use DC lights regularly to discharge battery.
	4.	Figure on a 3-4 year battery life.

The next steps beyong these basics have to do with solar panels, inverters,
and quality charging devices.  They would appear to be more important to the
traveler than the resident user.

Fair generalizations?

Bob Kiger aka Cruiser Bob
myairstream@home.com