?? 6 or 12 VOLT BATTERY ??
Should I go with 6 volt or 12 volt batteries? Either way I will be converting battery power to AC power via an inverter. Which voltage is better?
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If you have a sunny spot, solar power makes a lot of sense. It will relieve you of having the generator running to recharge the batteries.
Depending on what you are trying to power in the camp, will dictate how much battery capacity you'll need. Inverters will use up battery power quickly if you are using high draw power devices like coffee makers and toasters, etc.
Here is a downloadable spreadsheet that will total your power use: Quartzfest power program
FWIW, I have the Sam's Club Duracell 6V's in my rig. They are on their second year and are performing well. I just checked the Specific Gravity on them, this morning. They have been continually charged by a solar panel since new.
Depending on what you are trying to power in the camp, will dictate how much battery capacity you'll need. Inverters will use up battery power quickly if you are using high draw power devices like coffee makers and toasters, etc.
Here is a downloadable spreadsheet that will total your power use: Quartzfest power program
FWIW, I have the Sam's Club Duracell 6V's in my rig. They are on their second year and are performing well. I just checked the Specific Gravity on them, this morning. They have been continually charged by a solar panel since new.
