One battery or two
I know this question has been answered before, but not for me:) Buying a new travel trailer and the dealer recommends a single 12 volt battery. We have had double 12 volt batteries on our travel t...
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BobsYourUncle wrote:
Batteries are like cubic inches:
The only thing better than cubic inches is MORE cubic inches!
So using the "Bob" philosophy, 2 batteries are better than one!
I would go with 2. Forget what the dealer says, he has likely never boondocked a day in his life. For those of us that have, one 12V battery can run out in a hurry if you're not careful.
Best is 2 - 6V deep cycle golf cart batteries or similar. I run 4 X 6V
I agree 100%.
Unfortunately there are a lot of guys at RV dealerships, who aren't campers.
Yes they have been camping some, but haven't relied on what they brung, when they don't have power. 2 batteries are always better than one.
ALSO...
The simple addition of a couple of LED lights greatly reduces battery drain.
I've done a lot of Boondocking w/o a refrigerator. It's called having a couple of good Ice Chest filled with Ice, and having a rubber pad cut to fit over the food. The addition of a wet beach towel helps maintain your temps. One Ice chest is reserved for drinks. (People go in to this one more often)
Another tip... Don't rely on a bunch of electronic gadgets when you boondock.
I have charged our phones from my truck. If you don't use em much, they don't need charged as often.
One last tip... Make sure you have two full propane tanks. I cook on propane, I have a propane heater I can use when it's cold ect...
BOONDOCKING IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT.
