smkettner wrote:
Battery is fine. Although if you deep cycle a starting battery very much it will soon lose capacity. It will last longer if you camp while plugged in.
Kettle and rice cooker are not going to run off this battery very long. Incandescent lights are also a power hog. The included converter looks like a slow charger (poor) for using a generator.
You will have a hard time going 3-7 days without some upgrades and additional equipment.
Automotive type batteries were never intended use for an RV. Either the seller of the pop-up didn't know that either or just stuck this one in the unit, just to sell it. You WILL NEED a "deep cycle" battery. You will also need a GOOD portable battery charger. The converter you have will function just fine if YOU ARE CONNECTED TO SHORE POWER when camping. It will not however charge the battery adequately. Depending on the OP's type of camping, will determine if any other upgrades are needed. A good DEEP CYCLE battery & charger are absolutes.
PS: Your Carson converter is no longer manufactured, If it ever fails, go here >>>> http://www.bestconverter.com/
Read this link & decide for yourself concerning the battery.
http://www.marxrv.com/12volt/12volt.htm
