Xantrex Inverter/Charger
I am starting a new thread following my "Battery Charging Issues" thread.
I have a 2013 Itasca Reyo with an Onan 3.6kw generator, a Schumacher Mity-Mite RVCDP55 power center (converter, charger, AC breakers, DC fuses), and a Xantrex xm 1000 1000 watt inverter.
I have learned that the Mity-Mite is really a float charger (~13.3 volts) and will never fully charge depleted house batteries using the generator. The engine alternator does fully charge the batteries, although I'm not sure how long this actually takes.
I'm considering swapping the Xantrex inverter out for a Xantrex Inverter/Charger Freedom HF 1000w/55A, which includes a 3 stage charger which should fully charge the battery from the generator in a reasonable time. The wiring looks similar to the inverter only and I'm hoping it would be a drop-in installation. I need to check on this.
My question is would charging via the inverter charger conflict with the "float" charger on the Mity-Mite. If so, I'm not sure I could "defeat" the Mity-Mite charger. If not, is this even worth it compared to just running the engine when necessary and charging via the alternator. On a recent 5 day "boondock," I found it waste of time to try and charge the house batteries with the generator. I'm still learning.
Any input/suggestions/advice would be appreciated.
I am starting a new thread following my "Battery Charging Issues" thread.
I have a 2013 Itasca Reyo with an Onan 3.6kw generator, a Schumacher Mity-Mite RVCDP55 power center (converter, charger, AC breakers, DC fuses), and a Xantrex xm 1000 1000 watt inverter.
I have learned that the Mity-Mite is really a float charger (~13.3 volts) and will never fully charge depleted house batteries using the generator. The engine alternator does fully charge the batteries, although I'm not sure how long this actually takes.
I'm considering swapping the Xantrex inverter out for a Xantrex Inverter/Charger Freedom HF 1000w/55A, which includes a 3 stage charger which should fully charge the battery from the generator in a reasonable time. The wiring looks similar to the inverter only and I'm hoping it would be a drop-in installation. I need to check on this.
My question is would charging via the inverter charger conflict with the "float" charger on the Mity-Mite. If so, I'm not sure I could "defeat" the Mity-Mite charger. If not, is this even worth it compared to just running the engine when necessary and charging via the alternator. On a recent 5 day "boondock," I found it waste of time to try and charge the house batteries with the generator. I'm still learning.
Any input/suggestions/advice would be appreciated.