Basic battery charging and solar question
I have a Surveyor 245BHS with 2 6v batteries wired in series. The RV dealer told me that when I'm plugged in to charge, the trailer doesn't recognize when the batteries are fully charged and will kee...
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Almot wrote:Boins wrote:
I think 15 watt trickle charger made by Battery Tender is what I'm looking for.
I doubt. 15W is barely enough to provide the charge that your 2*6V lose in 24 hours due to self-discharge. Good for storage and nothing more.
For your uses - lights, pump, slides - you need 80-100W solar.
100W Renogy suitcase $260.
100W solar kit $220. Single panel vs 2*50W of suitcase, less convenient. Prop it against the trailer tongue or make legs of PVC pipe.
Or buy 100W solar panel (many places, Home Depot have some), plus 10A controller, plus some wire, can be done for $160-200 total.
Thanks for the suggestions! Looks like I got a couple of options to consider.
