Battery draw
My Rockwood 8289 came with Group24 12 volt "marine" battery. First time dry camping this weekend, after being plugged in for a couple days, it discharges in about two hours of use. the only things we ...
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time2roll wrote:This would be my sentiment as well. I would also install a battery disconnect to prevent the battery from discharge when not in use or plugged in. It only takes a week for parasitic drains to completely discharge a battery. Make sure you get a deep cycle 12 volt battery as well. They will last a lot longer.
Battery is shot. My guess it that at some point it sat discharged and sulfated and has permanently lost capacity. Lead-acid likes to be tip top fully charged when not in use for best life. Also don't let it discharge much below 12.2 volts. At this level it needs recharge asap.
I recommend two group 27 or two GC2 (6v golf batteries) as a minimum for off-grid camping. With conservation and minimal furnace you should make two nights.
Like the above poster stated I use two 6 volt golf cart batteries in series.
