Cost of accessories new camper

[Spikeman]

I have never purchase a truck camper before do you find these installed prices to be average and reasonable:

4 Torklift Brackets W/4 Happijac Turnbuckles & Chain
includes Qwik Release Handles ($150.00) N/C $1,095.00

Torklift Expandable 4 Step (GlowStep) $ 328.00

2 Group 24 12V AGM Batteries of average quality $590.00

2nd Solar Panel 100watt $475.00

Thanks in advance

[Spikeman]

That's a good idea! it does however have connector up front for a portable solar panel you can buy a portable solar panel 100 watt for $149

[Spikeman]

Found them at Windy Nation

[Kayteg1]

Since you already have cargo bars, why not put 2nd panel there and make it easy removable for those days when you park under a tree?

[Spikeman]

That's my opinion also going to eliminate 1 battery and the extra solar panel I assume you "glue"(existing paneled is glued)another 100 watt panel to the roof and connect in parallel.Recommend a caulking glue and panel source Most inverters handle 200w as well as 100w? Existing panel not too neat Thanks

[mbloof]

If you have not already guessed, accessories at a RV dealer have a high mark up.

[otrfun]

Saw some 24 AGM Duracells at Sam's Club for ~$135 a week or so ago. 27's, ~$160. 31's, ~$180.

[Kayteg1]

Costco sells flooded batteries for $70.

[Lwiddis]

WindyNation's 100 watt solar panel is currently priced at $99.99.

[Old_Days]

Battery's you can get at sams club for around $220.00 each. Look on craig's list for turnbuckles, solar panels on Amazon you can get good 100 watt Renogy panels for under $120.00 each.

[Kayteg1]

AGM batteries have main purpose to work upside down, or on its side. Costly option, so do you really need it?
If the prices include installation, I don't see anything extraordinary in them.
Make sure the steps will have Stow'n Go bracket.

[SidecarFlip]

About right. I do all my own installing of everything so no labor costs. I find anything that is branded Torklift very expensive but in their defense, they do make a quality product and aren't shy about charging for it either.