Single Battery Enough?
Last night it was my first time using my 2015 Lance 865 dry camping. Single factory battery setup. I keep the camper plugged in at home and the truck charges the camper battery. Pulled into our site b...
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If you have room a second battery it is a really a good idea.
If you are using the refer in 12v (on the road), as soon as the engine is turned off so should the ref. just a huge draw on battery. Even refueling I would 1st turn it off. Should also turn off refer at least an hour before you arrive at destination. Give your battery a chance to to recharge, refer should stay cold for several hours.
Most trucks struggle if successful keeping up camper loads.
So I agree there, you likely arrived with battery already a bit low, shut off truck, switched refer mode/lowered the jacks further draining, then retired. Furnace is also a huge draw. After starting low, running furnace thru night, then you use the jacks again, 3rd largest consumer...especailly if trying all 4 at once.
We also raise and lower jacks (and slide) while truck is running, every little bit helps when your relying on battery.
If you are using the refer in 12v (on the road), as soon as the engine is turned off so should the ref. just a huge draw on battery. Even refueling I would 1st turn it off. Should also turn off refer at least an hour before you arrive at destination. Give your battery a chance to to recharge, refer should stay cold for several hours.
Most trucks struggle if successful keeping up camper loads.
So I agree there, you likely arrived with battery already a bit low, shut off truck, switched refer mode/lowered the jacks further draining, then retired. Furnace is also a huge draw. After starting low, running furnace thru night, then you use the jacks again, 3rd largest consumer...especailly if trying all 4 at once.
We also raise and lower jacks (and slide) while truck is running, every little bit helps when your relying on battery.
