What does my battery work on
I have a question when I'm camping without an electric hook up what will my battery power in the 15 ft travel trailer Also do you disconnect your battery when your camper is idle at home
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When we "dry camp", without using electrical hookups, we are very careful about using anything that uses the battery. We use camping lights and flashlights in the camper... don't use the camper's built in lights except for those midnight bathroom runs. Don't use fans, unless really needed and only for as long as needed. Don't use the camper's radio, especially the CD player. Don't use the camper's heater, that is what blankets are for - plus, when you cook using the propane stove, the camper will heat right up. Yes, use the sink, toilet and shower, but shut off the water pump when you are done. You will learn to conserve your water. Lots of forum threads with good reading on how to "dry camp".
Our single battery will usually easily last a weekend, up to maybe 5 days - being very careful using it. We have found we don't need a generator - BUT, we do schedule our dry camping trips to avoid hot July and August camping, so we don't need the air conditioner.
When you get used to dry camping, it is very enjoyable and opens up all those "rustic" campgrounds that you might normally skip.
When I park our camper at home and am not going to use it for more than a couple weeks, I disconnect the battery and do not plug in the camper. About 3 days before a camping trip I reconnect the battery and plug in the camper (usually also turn on the frig to cool it down). By the time we leave on Friday for a weekend camping trip, the battery is all charged up and the frig is cold.
We mix dry camping with full hook up camping throughout the season. Once you get used to it, it is no big deal, and many times I prefer our dry camping trips!
Our single battery will usually easily last a weekend, up to maybe 5 days - being very careful using it. We have found we don't need a generator - BUT, we do schedule our dry camping trips to avoid hot July and August camping, so we don't need the air conditioner.
When you get used to dry camping, it is very enjoyable and opens up all those "rustic" campgrounds that you might normally skip.
When I park our camper at home and am not going to use it for more than a couple weeks, I disconnect the battery and do not plug in the camper. About 3 days before a camping trip I reconnect the battery and plug in the camper (usually also turn on the frig to cool it down). By the time we leave on Friday for a weekend camping trip, the battery is all charged up and the frig is cold.
We mix dry camping with full hook up camping throughout the season. Once you get used to it, it is no big deal, and many times I prefer our dry camping trips!
