Looking for first Travel Trailer
Wife and I have been talking about getting a bumper dragger for cross country travel and camping (Boondocking) for a while. I envision us using it 6-12 times a year, as vacation balance for our respe...
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Battery life / generator useage is all hugely variable.
I have 2 deep cycle marine batteries and a 120w portable solar cell. Between those two items, I haven't used a generator in years. I can go 3 days before the batteries need to be charged if I'm not using the furnace.
Caveat: Without plugging in, I cannot use the microwave or AC. That isn't a huge deal to me in the Idaho mountains. It can be a big deal for other folks. I adjust my camping locations so that it won't be too beastly hot.
I have 2 deep cycle marine batteries and a 120w portable solar cell. Between those two items, I haven't used a generator in years. I can go 3 days before the batteries need to be charged if I'm not using the furnace.
Caveat: Without plugging in, I cannot use the microwave or AC. That isn't a huge deal to me in the Idaho mountains. It can be a big deal for other folks. I adjust my camping locations so that it won't be too beastly hot.
