RV FEATURE
A BMS incorporates smart electronics and provides many more features than a basic battery charger
Not all battery chargers are the same so check the specs before making a purchase
If you ’ re looking to charge a range of battery types and sizes , you might like to think about getting an all-round portable charger . A lower amp-hour charger might take longer to recharge the battery bank , but one that ’ s too high could overcharge those smaller battery types .
A QUICK WORD ON FIXED BATTERY CHARGERS
For an RV solution which incorporates a fixed-mounted 240V charging solution , a fully integrated battery management solution ( BMS ) is the way to go . They typically have more smarts than a standard charger .
They display volts , state of charge , level of battery capacity remaining , and how long until the battery is fully charged .
While we ’ ve only touched on BMS here , we could easily fill an entire article on this solution alone , as they take battery management and charging to another level .
SUMMING UP
Whether it ’ s the electrical system in your tow vehicle or your RV , there ’ s going to come a time when the batteries may need some supplementary additional charging to bring them back to 100 per cent . Provided you understand the type of batteries you ’ re charging , along with their size and capacity , you ’ re going to be in the prime position to know how to select an appropriate 240V charger to meet your needs .
Having this knowledge can make a world of difference to having trouble-free electrics or needing deep pockets to buy a new battery every year .
The lighting indicators make it easy to see the charging stage with this smart charger
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