Charging Deep Cycle Battery?

[oneshot]

Can you use your Vehical to recharge your Deep Cycle Battery on a regular basis or is it too hard on Alternator,Battery or Both?

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[fishinwrench]

I don't think it would be cost effective fuel wise at 6 amps, and your auto alternator is not going to charge it to full capacity, since the voltage regulator in most auto's diverts the remaining charge to ground once 12.3-12.6 volts are indictated. A good group 27 battery needs to go 14+ volts during a charge cycle.

[Dutch]

There is a unit called Stay in Charge that can allow your car to recharge your battery while on the road.

http://www.stayncharge.com/products.htm

[Wayne SW/MO]

If you're not in a hurry, a little cheap charger is probably the best. Slower chargers will give you a longer life.

[BobK]

I agree....you would be better off buying an inexpensive battery charger.

[OzarkFishman]

Wayne SW/MO,

I have a charger that has a 2, 10 and 15 AMP setting (Schumacher Portable). Are you saying that setting it at 2 Amps will yeild a longer battery life? Since I go fishing at most once a week in my boat, I can use the slower charge rate if it will add to my battery life. Any money saving tips are awesome.

OzarkFishman

[oneshot]

I have a Charger.Just where I go don't have Electric.

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