Friday, May 02, 2014 at 12:01
No probs mate . . . re the ARkpak, I found the range of AGM batteries to be wide, and in the end, could have got a 130 amp hr off ebay for under $300.
Instead, got one from Battery World, just had better credentials and features, guaranteed no gassing (as it's in my dual cab with the fridge).
Ultimate Xtreme UL-100-VO.
I set up a dual HD ciggy fitting in the cab using a HD wire direct from the battery.
When touring for the day, I would plug both the Arkpak and fridge into these outlets.
They would charge all day, whether parked looking at sites etc, or with the ignition on.
End of day when pulled in to
camp, I'd unplug both, leave the Arkpak unplugged, and plug the fridge into the Ark for the night.
In the morning before pulling out for the driving on, the Ark would register pretty constantly 80% capacity, so it could run the fridge no probs if camping for a day, or even 2 I expect.
After some 8 hours driving, the Ark would register 100% charge, but possibly this might have been so for a while, as I didn't
check how long to full charge.
I used the 6 amp Arkpak charger ($99 retail).
Thinking I might run Anderson plug back there one day, but then you bypass the smart charger built into the Arkpak, one of the key features.
Otherwise, you might as
well but a cheaper battery box.
Bunnings have the Arkpaks too, so get best price online and buy from there, they'll price match.
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