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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SoundGuy wrote:Lynnmor wrote:
So you may run out of power just a few times a year? That may be trips lacking the fun factor. One battery deeply discharged is worse for battery life than two discharged much less.
An exaggeration considering the OP said - "We don't do a lot of boondocking, maybe a couple times a year for a couple days." In a pinch one can still plug the trailer into the tow vehicle for light use - i.e. powering a couple of LED lights or running the water pump for showering, etc. Even a portable solar panel could restore some of what is used from a single battery. No biggie at all. A dual battery setup for many is overkill, despite claims to the contrary by forum pundits. :R
OK, you win! The OP just has to do without a shower, have dim lights, run the truck and buy a solar panel. Yep, no pundits in these parts.
