KATOOM wrote:
Nothing out of the ordinary for a trailer out in the woods for a couple days. I have a generator but prefer not to use it unless I'm needing it for specific high amp loads over longer periods of time. But I dont use an invertor either
Get any 2*12V or 2*6V deep cycle in the range 200-250 AH that fits. (With 2*6V it should be 200-250 AH
EACH). Make sure it fits, some 6V are tall, and make sure you can lift it.
KATOOM wrote:
Solar is an option in the future but I prefer not to open that can of worms unless its pertinent to what batteries I do chose. Heck, I'm not even sure how to monitor my amperage usage to best understand what amount of solar would suffice.
Going by brief (and much delayed) description of your loads, you will need anywhere from 150 to 500W solar, depending on location and time of the year. We can open this can of worms later.
Replace your lights with LED if you haven't done so yet.
To monitor your AH usage, you need a battery monitor like Trimetric or Victron. It will show amps flowing in and out, and "approximate" battery charge at any given moment. Costly $180-220. There are cheaper gizmos around $40 on Ebay though. With limited knowledge it's often safer to use better tools. You don't have to wait for solar to start monitoring your battery. I don't have a monitor because don't need it. It does take space (and money), and Trimetric reportedly has a red display too bright for a small trailer.
KATOOM wrote:
Space is limited and so is money. I initially thought 6 volts were the way to go from all the other threads I've read
For you - probably so.
