Camping off-grid & batteries/propane/solar
A few of you are aware that I am picking up a Lance 1575 this weekend. I will, at time, camp in places where I will basically be off the grid in the sense that there will be no hookups. The dealer c...
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Battery capacity and how you charge them are going to be very important if you're running the furnace. A single battery will get you through a night. I'd recommend that you buy two 6V golf cart batteries at a big-box store like Sam's or Costco. You will need one 6"-8" length of battery cable to connect the two. The GC2 6V battery has the same footprint as a grp 24, they are taller. Get two of these and you'll have decent capacity and the 6V's are durable to some abuse.
Solar charging and Boondocking are like peanut butter and jelly for the 12V system. Post over on the Tech Issues section for focused advice. A generator is a good backup plan as is also a pair of jumper cables. Your tow vehicle can be used as a backup charging system. While you're messing around with the battery situation, install a disconnect switch. This will allow you to turn off any power that the parasitic devices in your trailer use. That is important for storage.
Solar charging and Boondocking are like peanut butter and jelly for the 12V system. Post over on the Tech Issues section for focused advice. A generator is a good backup plan as is also a pair of jumper cables. Your tow vehicle can be used as a backup charging system. While you're messing around with the battery situation, install a disconnect switch. This will allow you to turn off any power that the parasitic devices in your trailer use. That is important for storage.
