Brand new to anything but tent camping
Hello All! I just purchased a 2005 Timberland Riverside TT. I got a heck of a deal on it and could not say no. I have a few questions, probably stupid ones, but hoping I can get some help on here. ...
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Campfire Time wrote:
If you were not a boondocker, I would say the least expensive deep cycle battery would be fine, because all its really used for is the breakaway cable for the brakes.
That is quite inaccurate. Actually the battery will power all 12v accessories, that may include other things that are pretty important such as the CO and propane detectors. It may also be necessary to operate your reefer when not plugged in. Although the reefer does run off propane, there is also a computer circuit board in there that needs 12v. Unless you have a REALLY old unit the reefer won't run without 12v.
How about your tongue jack? Is it electric or are you considering getting one? Does the TT have a slide out? There isn't a whole lot of difference in the price between a Group 24 (smaller) and a Group 27 (larger.) do make certain you purchase a deep cycle battery in either case, not a car battery.
