[C320-list] Charging batteries with a Honda Generator

[Jeff Hare]

We have a 40a Charles charger that does a great job.

-jeff

Tim <chillinonahd at yahoo.com> wrote:

Ok, thanks for all the input. So it sounds like the Honda 2000 puts out plenty of AC but the little 10amp charger (p.o. replaced, I think he was in a slip) is where the limit is to recharging this way. Am I correct in assuming that replacing the charger with either a 20amp or 30amp charger will decrease my charge time when using the generator? If so, then I'd consider the upgrade to a charger/inverter that would allow use of a microwave for short bursts. Btw, the alternator does do a much better job (stock alternator) as we did motor out for a bit to do some sailing and it charged the batteries much better than the battery charger did.
 
Lastly, has anyone replaced their battery charger with a higher output unit and care to make a reccomendation?
 
Thx
 
Tim
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