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CodyClassB
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Jan 03, 2014

Living with battery (to power TV, fans and charge phones)

I've been thinking about getting a portable generator. After carefully reviewing my power needs, I think I will be fine with a good battery supply . We have a TV (20 inches) and 2 small fans which ...
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CodyClassB
Explorer II
Jan 08, 2014
stan909, I have a 1999 Great West Van conversion (Dodge body) . it has a couple 12 volt cigarette plugs around the van and I am hoping to install an additional car battery (regular car battery I can find at Walmart) in the back of the van to provide enough power for a small TV and lights . I want to find a way to charge the battery (in the car) while driving to the campground . Do you or anyone else have any good solution for this ?

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