24volt tender?

[blumob]

I have a autocraft deep cycle marine 24 DC-1 battery for my trailer,is it ok to use a 12volt charger or tender over the winter to maintain the battery while it is in my garage?

[Mattirs]

Just wanting to make sure I an understanding you correctly, 12 volt battery tender not a 24volt tender.

Yes, it is fine to use one as long as it is of the same voltage and that the tender goes in to a float mode to keep from boiling your batteries by switching to a very low amperage and the correct float voltage input.

One can not pump 14.5volts and 10amps continuously into a battery without damaging it.

Thanks
Matti

[blumob]

I believe it is a 24volt battery,so I guess I need a 24volt tender?

[azflycaster]

It might be a group 24 which is the physical size of the battery, but the DC voltage of Airstream trailers is 12 volts.

[Mattirs]

Originally Posted by azflycaster

It might be a group 24 which is the physical size of the battery, but the DC voltage of Airstream trailers is 12 volts.

Agree, type 24 size, they are standard on an Airstream; 12volt battery, again standard.

Are the batteries Interstate?

Alot of battery tenders are 12 or 24 volt abd will automatically select the correct voltage.

[blumob]

Thank you everyone. Now I understand 24 is the group size and it is a 12 volt battery. Just went down to garage and attached 12 volt battery tender. After all these years still learning about my Airstream with your help.