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Old 02-06-2018, 08:40 PM   #15
petefoss
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds 31W
State: Michigan
Posts: 542
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Originally Posted by Laco View Post
as the engine alternator recharges the batteries as anything IE: the refrigerator, draws power from them.
And since the engine is running anyway that power is free! NOT!

I had a long discussion with a Volt owner about using regenerative braking to charge his battery while flat towing a Volt (Which you cannot do FYI). He couldn't get it that the RV would burn more fuel because of the drag of the regenerative braking.

they breed too!
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Pete and Carolynn Foss from Oxford, MI
2018 Four Winds 31W
1999 Aero Cub F-21 trailer
1977 Tioga 24 foot RV
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