Solar to keep batteries charged in storage.

jesseannie wrote:
So we have the solar about done on the travel trailer.
One of the reasons for solar was we can't plug in and keep the batteries charged between trips because have to have storage away from our home.
I was looking for a new storage spot and all they had was covered spaces.
I said OK even though it was more money.
My lovely interrupted me before I made the deal and said so patiently. *Honey the solar panels wont work under COVER*
DUH!!!
So with that great advice we are still looking for UNCOVERED storage.

Cost aside I'd take the covered storage, not bother with trying to maintain the batteries with solar while in storage, and instead take them home with me to maintain between trips. JMO, but your trailer will survive much better over the long term if under cover and protected from the sun.

For the first time in years I winter stored our trailer indoors and there's no question in my mind it survived much better being totally protected from the harsh winter elements so I'll be planning to do the same next winter. If I could I'd jump at the chance to store under cover during the camping season but such facilities in our area just aren't available at a cost I can afford. If you have that opportunity and can afford it I'd go for it. :)