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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Can't plug the TV into a Ford and get any juice from the Ford chassis battery, unless you're letting the Ford idle, and that's not a good solution for electricity for the TV.
And even if you didn't idle the Ford, you'd still have to have the switch turned to ON.
When the Ford switch is off, no power can run from the chassis battery to the TV.
I can't speak to GM products, or Rams.
And even if you didn't idle the Ford, you'd still have to have the switch turned to ON.
When the Ford switch is off, no power can run from the chassis battery to the TV.
I can't speak to GM products, or Rams.
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
