6 volt vs 12 volt batteries for boondocking
Hi all, While waiting for our new 28' Stealth toy hauler we're trying to figure out the best batteries to get for when we're back in the hills camped off the grid. We ordered the optional 200 watt ...
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Thank you all for these very informative posts!
To clarify, and help narrow this down. We will not be using the AC, microwave, fridge, coffee maker, or any heavy draw appliances just off the batteries. We will use the 4K Onan generator, or shore power when available for that.
Off the batteries, we will occasionally be using the power tongue jack, power awning, and power stabilizer jacks. And daily, low draw items like flat screen TV, sound system, water pump, lights, stove top & bathroom pull fans, etc.
A couple folks have brought up the subject of the size of the 1,500 watt inverter, as relates to using just 2ea 6v golf cart type batteries.
Bottom line, now that you know our intended power usage, will this be a problem???
To clarify, and help narrow this down. We will not be using the AC, microwave, fridge, coffee maker, or any heavy draw appliances just off the batteries. We will use the 4K Onan generator, or shore power when available for that.
Off the batteries, we will occasionally be using the power tongue jack, power awning, and power stabilizer jacks. And daily, low draw items like flat screen TV, sound system, water pump, lights, stove top & bathroom pull fans, etc.
A couple folks have brought up the subject of the size of the 1,500 watt inverter, as relates to using just 2ea 6v golf cart type batteries.
Bottom line, now that you know our intended power usage, will this be a problem???
