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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It is easy to spend other peoples money.
Personally, I started with a 1988 TC that did not even have provisions for a battery, and certainly no generator. I now have an AGM battery, smart 3-stage charger, solar, all L.E.D. lighting, Wave3 heater, and a generator. I have a Trimetric to audit my AH use. I installed all of this myself. My point is my current TC has been where his is, and one step at a time as money became available, I upgraded.
I appreciate the statement by the OP as to having limited funds, and electrical skills being lacking. My suggestion could have been to ignore this, and offer what I think is the ultimate solution. In my opinion, as I previously stated, it is often easier to reduce AH usage that it is to increase AH available. Installing a Wave3 heater requires simple mechanical skills, and is energy and cost effective.
Respectfully, I question the notion you can get everything required for 150 watts of solar for $200. I provided links on the Wave3 for $200.
Wayne
Personally, I started with a 1988 TC that did not even have provisions for a battery, and certainly no generator. I now have an AGM battery, smart 3-stage charger, solar, all L.E.D. lighting, Wave3 heater, and a generator. I have a Trimetric to audit my AH use. I installed all of this myself. My point is my current TC has been where his is, and one step at a time as money became available, I upgraded.
I appreciate the statement by the OP as to having limited funds, and electrical skills being lacking. My suggestion could have been to ignore this, and offer what I think is the ultimate solution. In my opinion, as I previously stated, it is often easier to reduce AH usage that it is to increase AH available. Installing a Wave3 heater requires simple mechanical skills, and is energy and cost effective.
Respectfully, I question the notion you can get everything required for 150 watts of solar for $200. I provided links on the Wave3 for $200.
Wayne
