Small trailer vs. Truck camper
Hello experienced Mexico RV travelers, I am debating going with either a small travel trailer or a truck camper for trips to Mexico and beyond. I am not new to driving down there, I have done three t...
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keelhauler1 wrote:
12v small units still take a lot of power.
In 24 hrs a 1.8 cu.ft unit like Dometic or Engel or Novakool with 4C/40F inside will draw 24 AH at 25C/77F ambient, 36 AH at 30C/86F, and 48 AH at 35C/95F. 48 AH is about the limit of what a flat 200W panel will collect, yes. Though, 35C would be the limit of my temperature tolerance either. Wouldn't stay in such a place for long. Added insulation is a must, in 12V units. Solar and fridges is a separate topic, there are people here who forgot about solar and fridges more than I will ever know, - see Technical Issues forum.
Have found that blog that I wrote about: US vs S. America vehicle requirements
And - yes, 12V fridge they have.
In Mexico I - probably - wouldn't worry about propane too much.
Check the first few photos to see how a camper can be better than trailer. Also, note that they chose a pop-up camper - makes sense, as you see on some photos, - better height clearance and lower center of mass.
(Disclaimer - I myself live in a mid-size trailer, but I don't travel much).
Also, click on the tab "Vehicle--> Camper" at the very top of the page, under those blue mountains, for general 101 on campers. Hey, they even heard about this RVnet forum :)
