I'm looking at getting the SPC4500 4-battery charger to charge 4 batteries at the same time but if I'm in the field and away from power you either have to have a high power inverter of about 1000W or a generator of 1000W.
The inverter approach would be nice but you either need high capacity deep cycle battery or you have to connect to your car battery and run your engine for the 1-2 hours needed for charging. An decent 1000W sign wave inverter will cost about $200 but you'd also need a deep cycle battery and a charger so you'd be looking at more like $400+ if you go the inverter route.
The generator approach, though more expensive at first, would be less hassle in the field I would think.
So, is anyone doing this and if so recommend me a generator.
Brian
The inverter approach would be nice but you either need high capacity deep cycle battery or you have to connect to your car battery and run your engine for the 1-2 hours needed for charging. An decent 1000W sign wave inverter will cost about $200 but you'd also need a deep cycle battery and a charger so you'd be looking at more like $400+ if you go the inverter route.
The generator approach, though more expensive at first, would be less hassle in the field I would think.
So, is anyone doing this and if so recommend me a generator.
Brian