Can I hook this up to my rv batteries - 2 12v deep cycle batteries wired in parallel? How? How long would it take to recharge the batteries?
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Yes, the product manual shows a wiring diagram for how to wire 2 12v batteries in parallel. I am only running one battery right now, but I was originally planning on doing this. This kit works so well with my small trailer I don't even need 2 batteries. I have an 18ft trailer and low power requirements. If you are in the sun/partial sun they trickle charge all day and only start using juice in the evening/night. My battery rarely goes below 85% and is usually fully charged by 8-9am. There are videos that will help with your installation on the GoPower web site and YouTube.
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Hi I have my Go Power 95 watt hooked up in parallel. It d8es fine in the winter. I have to many trees so it does less right now. To hook up do this, get two cables one red the other black. Run black negative to black, red to red positive. Now check polarity on the two cables from the controller negagitive on negative on one battery. Positive to positive on the other battery. Your batteries charge better this way. Thanks
1567140
I'm using mine for that. I don't know how long to recharge because it keeps up a pretty good charge so I have not run them down all the way
1403595
Yes it should work on all 6 and 12 volt batteries. Reading the voltage as well as being able to tell you if it can take a load. I'm satisfied with its' performance. Your deep cycle battery is still a 12 volt, being designed to handle a greater range of charged to discharged cycles. .
1296120
Yes. I am using two 12 volt deep cycle batteries and have dry camped for 2 weeks with little generator use and works great
2258539
mine is in a motorhome hooked to the 1 of the 2 coach batteries ,the 2 are hooked together with cables from 1 to the other,the engine battery is separate from these,not sure if this is considered 24V or just 12V,has been used for 2 years like this,havent had a problem........
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Hello Sharon, It depends on how you plan on connecting them. Technically you can parallel the two together and use a single charge controller but this can become cumbersome with the wiring. You can also use the two kits independently to charge different batteries or the same bank. If charging the same bank it is best if you put the second kit on the opposite battery posts of the first one.Please contact us for any further inquiries - customerservice@carmanah.comGo Power! Team
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it does not include batteries. It connects to your existing batteries on your RV. I had a 12V battery in my RV which I replaced with 2 6V in series. BTW, finding someone to install this thing was not easy and the installation looks pretty involved to me...
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I do not know. I assume you are hooking them parallel (? Is that right?) to keep the voltage at 12 volts, but longer run time. I have a deep cycle cell on mine, but have three motorcycle batteries and I have been thinking of doing this to get maybe more amperage. Don't know if there is more amperage. I don't know why you could not hook more up as long as you don't increase the voltage. How do they show hooking up the two motorcycle batteries? To get more amperage at 6 volts or increase voltage to 12? Sorry, a lot of blather here without saying much. I would be interested in what you decide to do. Good luck. I do not know. I assume you are hooking them parallel (? Is that right?) to keep the voltage at 12 volts, but longer run time. I have a deep cycle cell on mine, but have three motorcycle batteries and I have been thinking of doing this to get maybe more amperage. Don't know if there is more amperage. I don't know why you could not hook more up as long as you don't increase the voltage. How do they show hooking up the two motorcycle batteries? To get more amperage at 6 volts or increase voltage to 12? Sorry, a lot of blather here without saying much. I would be interested in what you decide... » Read More I do not know. I assume you are hooking them parallel (? Is that right?) to keep the voltage at 12 volts, but longer run time. I have a deep cycle cell on mine, but have three motorcycle batteries and I have been thinking of doing this to get maybe more amperage. Don't know if there is more amperage. I don't know why you could not hook more up as long as you don't increase the voltage. How do they show hooking up the two motorcycle batteries? To get more amperage at 6 volts or increase voltage to 12? Sorry, a lot of blather here without saying much. I would be interested in what you decide to do. Good luck. « Show Less
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hey Icepuck, did this work? Could you do same with a battery charger I am wondering? Im trying to run 12v lights off a generator and trying to find a solution... FF here too and rigging out a response trailer..
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I'm not an automotive or electrical wizard, so take my comment with a grain of salt. I don't see why you can't do this. It should, in theory, work. I strongly suspect that it will take (roughly) 4 times longer to charge them. Doing 4 batteries in parallel might defeat the %charged aspects of the NOCO. I'd do them one at a time. But check this opinion on Google and the NOCO site.
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I connected in series. Try this site for connecting info. (may have to cut and paste)http://www.solarrvpanels.com/index.php/wiring-rv-batteries-properly/
1051494
Yes, two deep cylcle batteries will work and with this system the charge controller will keep your batteries charged up to 14v and maintain that charge as long as you have sunlight and no current draw on your batteries.
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yes that is what I do in my boat for 2 rv batteries and it works great. make sure and get the power regulator so you don't over charge your batteries.
1258679
You don't. You put the charger clamps onto the 12 volt marine/RV battery to charge it up. Once the battery is charged, then you connect the battery to the motor.
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You need to connect the panel with solar wire connectors like the MC4. You can connect to several batteries as long as they are connected with the correct voltage ie 12 or 24 volts depending on which way you go with the charge controller. Connecting 12v batteries in parallel will give you 12v. Go in series and you get 24v.
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You can hook up as many batteries to it as you want man just make sure its 12 volt series. Like I have 4 batteries I took off of oil pumps and I connected them in a parallell series. Like I went to auto zone to get the wires to hook it up from one battery to another and then from the battery to the power inverter but I only used one positive and one negative bolted on to the inverter I didnt use all 4 and let me tell ya haha this thing powers my while cabin like a champ! I think I might have misunderstood your question but ive got mine all hooked up and stuff so I can help. carson.ross83@gmail.com You can hook up as many batteries to it as you want man just make sure its 12 volt series. Like I have 4 batteries I took off of oil pumps and I connected them in a parallell series. Like I went to auto zone to get the wires to hook it up from one battery to another and then from the battery to the power inverter but I only used one positive and one negative bolted on to the inverter I didnt use all 4 and let me tell ya haha this thing powers my while cabin like a champ! I think I might have misunderstood your question but ive got mine all hooked up and stuff so I can help.... » Read More You can hook up as many batteries to it as you want man just make sure its 12 volt series. Like I have 4 batteries I took off of oil pumps and I connected them in a parallell series. Like I went to auto zone to get the wires to hook it up from one battery to another and then from the battery to the power inverter but I only used one positive and one negative bolted on to the inverter I didnt use all 4 and let me tell ya haha this thing powers my while cabin like a champ! I think I might have misunderstood your question but ive got mine all hooked up and stuff so I can help. carson.ross83@gmail.com « Show Less
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Battery Tender site indicates multiple batteries can be connected in parallel. They need to be the same type and voltage but do not need to be the same capacity. If the connectors fit or can be made to fit, I think this would work as long as total capacity is within limits stated on Battery Tenders web site. For storing batteries over the winter, I would probably charge all batteries separately and then connect them in parallel using this or direct connects. I plan on taking a closer look at purchasing the item :-).
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I have it charging two deep cycle 6 volt battery's wired in series for 12 volts on my camper works great for that. I would think it will charge any 12 volt system, larger would just take longer.