2oldman wrote:
JimK-NY wrote:
.. I like to conserve and avoid the generator. I also wonder about the strain of pulling 50 amps from my batteries. In addition to minimizing use, I would not want to pull high amperage. I use Lifeline AGM batteries and would like to prolong their life. The cost of 2 batteries of the size I use is just short of $1000.
Seems like you've spent a lot of money on batteries to under-use them.
Lifeline AGM batteries will last up to about 10 years with no maintenance. I have had no issues with years of full time use and additional years of travel for about 4 months a year.
Just because I can make coffee with water heated by propane does not mean I do no use my batteries. Of course, I do. I just avoid unnecessary use. I have solar but that only works under certain circumstances. I am about ready to take off for a few months. In the winter months the solar is marginal due to the angle of the sun. It also does no good when camping in the shade or on cloudy days. I do not like to use the generator more than absolutely necessary.
