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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My two centavos:
Even camping in Texas, the furnace will chew through a single battery and spit it out before you wake up in the morning.
I know people give lots of recommendations, but trust me... get the two golf cart AGM batteries. It will make life easier.
Also, start considering a solar charging system. Your TT has at least room for 250+ watts, enough to keep the batteries topped off, and you likely could stick 500 or so watts on it, which will go a long way in countering the 7-10 amp draw from the furnace.
As for a generator, I consider it a good idea. Do it right, get two Honda eu2000i generators that you can parallel, and a kit for them. Especially in warmer weather where A/C is a must.
Even camping in Texas, the furnace will chew through a single battery and spit it out before you wake up in the morning.
I know people give lots of recommendations, but trust me... get the two golf cart AGM batteries. It will make life easier.
Also, start considering a solar charging system. Your TT has at least room for 250+ watts, enough to keep the batteries topped off, and you likely could stick 500 or so watts on it, which will go a long way in countering the 7-10 amp draw from the furnace.
As for a generator, I consider it a good idea. Do it right, get two Honda eu2000i generators that you can parallel, and a kit for them. Especially in warmer weather where A/C is a must.
