Charging the camper battery while driving?
I've been wondering? I have a long trip planned soon & wonder after changing to a better battery in my Lance 900 camper if the factory wire that charges the battery as I drive is really all I nee...
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Obviously, you should consider all options, and find what you believe will work best for you. Personally, I have learned it is less expensive to minimize the battery use, than it is to add batteries and/or charge them. I have gone so far as to mount my Honda 2000 on the rear of my TC, run a extension to a Vector car charger in the back seat, Vector to two batteries in the driver side bed in front of the wheel well. From there, ran wires through the camper wall to provide the needed power. The punch line is, I ran the Honda while on the road. It kept me from freezing my tail off visiting Yellowstone in April.
I should also mention, I have an E-ZUP tent with sides. I use a Wave3 like heater in it for small groups when camping in cold weather. I connect it to a 5-gallon propane tank, with a pole and a propane lantern on top. A Wave3 with the leg kit could be used the same way.
EDIT: If you have a generator mounted on the back (preferred) or maybe front of your truck, you might possibly run an extension to your TC 120 volt and charge your battery while on the road. No one to complain about generator noise.
I should also mention, I have an E-ZUP tent with sides. I use a Wave3 like heater in it for small groups when camping in cold weather. I connect it to a 5-gallon propane tank, with a pole and a propane lantern on top. A Wave3 with the leg kit could be used the same way.
EDIT: If you have a generator mounted on the back (preferred) or maybe front of your truck, you might possibly run an extension to your TC 120 volt and charge your battery while on the road. No one to complain about generator noise.
