LVLAaron
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I'm in a similar boat as you. New camper, lead batteries, similar equipment you listed.
Instead tearing into the factory wiring and changing things, I'm just going to add an AIMS charger to the system and run it in parallel. That way if the camper ever leaves me (crash, sell it, whatever) I can just pull my stuff out and it's still "factory"
Luckily in my unit, under the sink, there is a 120v outlet that only runs on shore power (for the microwave), and the 1000 watt inverter has two sets of lugs so I can just run the aims unit to those and be attached to the 12v system.
I'm fine with the voltages the factory converter reaches, but it's really low output. I get maybe 8-10 amps of charging out of it. If I'm going to run a generator to charge batteries I want to run it as little as possible.
Instead tearing into the factory wiring and changing things, I'm just going to add an AIMS charger to the system and run it in parallel. That way if the camper ever leaves me (crash, sell it, whatever) I can just pull my stuff out and it's still "factory"
AC Converter / Battery Charger 12/24 VDC Smart Charger 75 Amps - Listed to UL 458/CSA
Get versatility, fast charging and a warranty with the AIMS 12V and 24V AC 75-Amp Converter/Battery Charger from AIMS Power.
www.aimscorp.net
Luckily in my unit, under the sink, there is a 120v outlet that only runs on shore power (for the microwave), and the 1000 watt inverter has two sets of lugs so I can just run the aims unit to those and be attached to the 12v system.
I'm fine with the voltages the factory converter reaches, but it's really low output. I get maybe 8-10 amps of charging out of it. If I'm going to run a generator to charge batteries I want to run it as little as possible.