I would like to add the option of having battery power for when we are unable to camp with electrical hookups. If say we find ourselves without hookups around 25% of the time. We usually camp from 2-5 days with a 2 week excursion once a year. I am, by no means, looking to create an elaborate system like some of you master builders have. I'm looking for the cheapest, dirty and sweet option to get the job done. I can't spend a lot of money on this project but it would be nice to have options. Let me tell you what I have and what I'm looking to power. I've read through various threads and the setups seem a bit more...extreme than my little abode.
I have a tiny home built TD that only has a/c power right now. It has a male 3-prong plug that I connect an extension cord to when we're at a site with hookups. Inside is a 60w light and a single gang outlet. That's it. I don't have a galley. I usually connect a second extension cord to shore power for the a/c unit. I also have a Briggs & Stratton p2000 generator, but as we all know, that can't always be my only source of power.
I'm looking to power the following:
Tablet 2A- 5hrs=10Ah
Phone charger #1 at 2A- 3 hrs=6Ah
Phone charger #2 at 1A- 3 hrs=6Ah
60 watt bulb- 2 hrs
2 Fans@ 2.5W each (4 in single speed usb fans currently plugged into 110v outlet with included a/c adapter)- 8 hrs each
Climateright 2500(480w cooling) @ 4.3A- 8 hrs and seldom used= 34.4Ah
I'd like to add a vent fan...maybe Fantastic, so an allotment for that to run at least 8hr/day
I know this is dumping a lot on you guys, but I'd love your feedback on the cheapest easiest way to go about this. We'll be upgrading our camper situation in a couple years so I'm not looking to get crazy. Btw, I tow with a Scion xB I don't have a giant TV with a big alternator, if that matters.
Thanks in advance!
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