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Old 08-16-2012, 07:00 PM   #21
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If you have a portable multi stage charger plug in to batteries and then the generator.Works really well and you will achieve a full charge
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Old 08-16-2012, 07:21 PM   #22
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"Replacing incandescent lighting with LEDs is expensive"

I spent less than $100 upgrading all of my interior dome lights to LEDs - and had the whole project done in less than an hour. I went the eBay purchase from Hong Kong route and have been completely happy. Each replacement light pad provides more light than the bulb it replaces, and uses 1/8th the power.

I think that upgrading to LEDs and purchasing a more advanced converter / charge are probably the two most fundamental upgrades you can make that will both make a major difference - reducing charging time and increasing run time.

Next step for my trailer is to add a second battery, and following that a solar panel.
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