Do I need a generator?
I've been camping for years and haven't felt the need for a generator but now I will be doing more trips without hookups available. My trailer has a single battery, and I only use it for lights, and ...
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Steve B. wrote:
My trailer has a single battery, and I only use it for lights, and usually only have one on at a time. I have no idea how long the battery will/should last, just running lights. I replace it about every 4 years.
That seems a little short to life expectancy. Are you using a true deep cycle battery like a Trojan T-1275 or just a "dual purpose" marine battery ?
Steve B. wrote:
If I just hook up to my vehicle to recharge, how long does that take? If I'm in a spot for a week and then drive a day to another area, is that long enough to recharge?
Without going into technical details, a vehicle's charging system will never 100 percent recharge your battery. It will prevent it from going dead.
Steve B. wrote:
I did just get 3 LED light bulbs to replace what I had, they take half the power. I discovered that they don't work base up, so I can't use one of them in the fixture over the dinette.
You have to figure this one out ! LED bulb use SO MUCH LESS electricity than standard bulbs. I am sure there is a solution out there !
As others have mentioned, even a small solar pannel will help a lot.
