Date:         Tue, 13 Jan 2015 14:09:08 +0000
Reply-To:     Ryan Perry <rjdperry@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Ryan Perry <rjdperry@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Westy battery charger
Comments: To: Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com>
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PS: It starts charging automagically when the van gets plugged in.

On Tue Jan 13 2015 at 9:08:06 AM Ryan Perry <rjdperry@gmail.com> wrote:

> I use a battery tender jr under the sink. I believe it has the 3 stages of
>> charging if I am not mistaken. Reading other forums seem to say it is not
>> strong enough at .75 amps but have never had an issue with it keeping the
>> battery topped off. I keep it plugged in full time when not camping. My
>> electrical use is minimal...mostly lights, stereo and charging phones. I
>> rarely get to a low level on the battery.
>
>
> I also have an upgraded voltage regulator that puts out about 14.5 when
> driving then I believe its around 13.5 or so when charging on the tender.
>
> I am using a 65ah deep cycle under the drivers seat with gowesty set up.
>
> Ryan
> Asheville, NC
>