Still contemplating my fridge options.
One question is why would you fit a sterling charger? They do seem expensive for what they do. Can you not just use the alternator to charge your batteries with a suitable intelligent relay?
Thanks
Steve
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Re: Sterling Charger - Why?
The simple answer to "why" is that they do a better and faster job of charging your leisure battery.
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Re: Sterling Charger - Why?
I've been using the lowly alternator and simple split relay for 10 years without a problem.
I now have an intelligent relay to fit but it's on the todo list.
I now have an intelligent relay to fit but it's on the todo list.
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Re: Sterling Charger - Why?
nobbyfox wrote:One question is why would you fit a sterling charger? They do seem expensive for what they do. Can you not just use the alternator to charge your batteries with a suitable intelligent relay?
The Sterling "manages" the charge coming from the alternator, by varying the "feedback" it gets to increase the charge, so it should recharge a discharged battery more quickly. Ideal if you've got a big bank of leisure and aren't driving very far between camping spots.
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I should add that like "Titus A Duxass" I don't use one either, but as said, if you need one they are a good thing.
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Re: Sterling Charger - Why?
Thanks all for the replies.
I only have a 85ah leisure battery and use the van most days anyway. Our drive to our camping trips usually take a few hours as well so leisure battery well looked after. Don't think I need a Sterling at the moment then.
Thanks anyway
Steve
I only have a 85ah leisure battery and use the van most days anyway. Our drive to our camping trips usually take a few hours as well so leisure battery well looked after. Don't think I need a Sterling at the moment then.
Thanks anyway
Steve
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