I'm adding a second AGM battery to my truck camper.It's going to be under the bench seat in the back on the other side from the 1st battery. So their distance will be about at least 10-12 feet from each other.What gauge wire should I use between the ...
Planning a trip next week from Vancouver, BC to Canyonlands, UT and looking for advice on what route to take to really get away from it all without getting too off the beaten track and hitting rough terrain.I've got a Dodge 3500 4x4 SRW Diesel and No...
Planning a trip next week from Vancouver, BC to Canyonlands, UT and looking for advice on what route to take to really get away from it all without getting too off the beaten track and hitting rough terrain.I've got a Dodge 3500 4x4 SRW Diesel and No...
I just purchased this 300W morningstar inverter morningstarBut I didn't realize how incredibly big and bulky and heavy it is. I'll only use the inverter to charge my computer and cameras and cell phone when off the grid from my 12v deep cycle.I'm won...
I'm looking to upgrade my current, factory battery charger in my truck camper to something with a higher amperage.As I understand it, the current charger converts AC to DC when I plug in and only trickle charges the battery at a couple amps. That can...
Thanks for link. This seems important for charging only and not for draw coming off batteries correct? Also, how important is it for a truck campers charging system? My understanding is that truck campers have a very low amp (2-6) charger.
DrewE wrote:...Do be careful to connect the batteries up in a balanced fashion and to do your best to ensure that the two interconnecting cables are the same length and gauge. Wiring them to be balanced means having the positive connection to the ca...
Thanks guys. I'm contemplating whether to bring my Honda eu2000i generator with me as I can't get solar panels installed before my trip. A couple more questions:1. Anyone know with the above intended uses, how long 2 Grp 31 Trojans AGMs will last? Th...
I'm only using it to run the fan, charge my computer and electronics primarily.In the winter, the furnace will be running on occasion.And I may run an external water pump to fill my tank.But no t.v, a/c or microwave for sure.ThanksR
Thanks for the info.My batteries are the larger 31 series Trojan Deep Cycle AGM.I'll have to see if they both will fit there.That will require a little more re-wiring than I had hoped for and much bigger holes.If I do end up using 2/0 gauge wire, wil...
