Roadlover wrote:
I'm looking at purchasing a couple of group 31, AGM, deep cycle batteries and a new inverter for our AF 1150. We enjoy dry camping but always rely on a generator for making our morning coffee and for my wife to blow dry and curl her hair. So, what direction should I take as far as the correct batteries and inverter? My local CarQuest dealer has 31 group AGM, deep cell batteries for $248.99 each. They said the manufacturer for the batteriy is East Penn. Thanks for your help!
How many watts is the coffee maker? Does DW need high/max to dry hair (1875w)?
You really need four batteries to properly drive a 2000 watt inverter. Although AGM has a better chance to squeak by if needed. If you can pair down actual usage to 1000 or 1500 watts it would be better. I think I still recommend a 2000 watt inverter. My preference is GoPower brand sine wave inverters.
If you are parked in the sun much I also recommend 140 to 300 watts of solar. The batteries you list are fine.
