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Glen1978's avatar
Glen1978
Explorer
Jun 20, 2015

First Time Boondocking.....Need a few Questions Answered

We bought a 2005 Fleetwood Gearbox last month and are goin to take it to Taylor Park, Co next month. Ive tried to read as much as I can off here and have answered alot of my own questions. BIG thanks for that. Some mods we have already done include replacing wheels with 16" and swithing to 225/75-16 Firestone Transforce LT tires (load range E). Bought a Reese twin cam sway/weight distribution setup. Purchased a Honda 2000 watt Inverter/genny, Weber Q1200 grill, all LED lights for inside. And a HUGE AC Delco battery that sets on neck....think its 125 ah. My main concern is HEATING as it will be 30s to 40s at night. Read the furnace will suck alot of propane and eat at the battery.....dont plan to run genny all night, just top battery off in the AM. Do the Wave 3 or 6 heaters work at that altitude....10k'? I keep reading different reviews that say yes, then no. Pretty much everyone says the Buddy heaters wont. Need some ideas on this heating issue. Thanks VERY MUCH!!!!
  • Big_Love's avatar
    Big_Love
    Explorer
    Jun 20, 2015
    Since the battery is brand new, just add another similar 12v battery of same specs and connect them in parallel. That will assure enough amperage to get through 1-2 days/nights camping, especially if you are using the genny to recharge during the day.
  • Glen1978's avatar
    Glen1978
    Explorer
    Jun 20, 2015
    Dang that battery is brand new....got put on two days before I got the rv. How much do the 6volts run and where do you get them? From what I hear the Olympian Wave heaters are 98% efficient vs the RV furnace being WAY less.
  • whiteeye42's avatar
    whiteeye42
    Explorer
    Jun 20, 2015
    first get rid of the single 12 volt battery and go with 2-6 volts trojan T-105 batteries wired in series and you won't have any problems with heating and battery usage as far as propane usage you should not have a problem as i can go 14 days on 2 30 pound tanks and using the heater every night just make sure the batteries are charged up before you turn in for the night also for good reading do a search for the 12 volt side of life part 1 and part 2 on the web tells you everything you need to know about batteries
  • Ivylog's avatar
    Ivylog
    Explorer III
    Jun 20, 2015
    Doubt it will get into the 30s next month in Taylor Park. 125 AH is not a lot of battery, but it should get you through the night if you put the trailer heat at 60 and use blankets. With a separate 10 Amp battery charger I'd jumper the truck battery to the TT and then unhook in the morning and charge the truck while the generator is charging the TT. Have not used a wave 3 or 6.
  • Mmwtdh's avatar
    Mmwtdh
    Explorer
    Jun 20, 2015
    Wear socks and cuddle... if you keep the batteries up, you'll be warm.

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