New TT with some questions

jrrichar wrote:
Last question: if you knew you were going to go solar in a year would you buy the batteries configured for solar right away or add to the batteries at a later date? Would you use 4 x 6V or 2 x 12V?

Although you haven't offered any background information as to whether this may be your first kick at the cat or whether you've owned trailers before it sounds to me like you could use a little "edumacation" about successfully powering a trailer without the benefit of shore power. ;) This isn't simply a matter of throwing extra batteries on the trailer and calling it good, as any serious system needs to be just that - an INTEGRATED SYSTEM. Batteries - which type, what capacity, how many - are only one part of the story and clearly if you don't understand the differences between "4 x 6V or 2 x 12V" then you've got some reading to do before you go any further with this. You could start by setting aside some time, grabbing a coffee, and reading through this recent discussion which should help you understand an effective 12 volt system is not just a matter of throwing more $$$ into additional batteries. In fact, depending on your needs and how fat your wallet may be, upgrading from a single flooded G24 or G27 initially supplied by the dealer and which will be maintained by what is often a less than adequate on-board converter, can become quite a complicated and expensive process. :E You'd be doing yourself a HUGE favour by first trying to understand all of what may be involved in developing a truly effective 12 vdc system for your rig that will best suit your needs. :)