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    Posted: 20 Mar 2013 at 5:03pm
I have a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee that has a plug in the back seat for charging electronic and such.  Do you think this could be used to plug into the trailer to charge the batteries?
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Posts: 9059 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Mar 2013 at 8:30pm

The charger built into the converter in the pod is a good-quality 3-stage charger.  I would use that.  

Note that some generators come with a 12 volt charger built-in, but they are usually low-amperage and not well regulated.  Fine for an emergency, like a dead starting battery on the TV in the middle of nowhere, but normally use a good 3-stage charger.  You'll get a faster charge (more amps) and in a way that is better for the battery (the 3-stage part). 

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With a single battery I would plug in the Pod.  I am not sure about dual batteries.  Doug?
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Well, we bought a Champion generator to recharge the batteries while boondocking. My question is, what is the best way to charge the batteries. Should I use my car battery charger, or should I just plug the POD directly into the generator and use the internal charger?
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