Deep cycle batteries?
Posted:
Sat Nov 04, 2006 11:12 amby Rebel
What is recommended for deep cycle batteries? Do most tear-droppers camp where there is 110 electric available? And any other comments appreciated about 12 volt fans, etc.
Thanks!
Posted:
Sat Nov 04, 2006 1:53 pmby Ira
Oy...
Did YOU open a can of worms here.
Everyone here has their own thing going, camping in different parts of the world, where various services are available, and the majority here have 12V only or dual systems.
I went 110 only, because even in the off chance that I wouldn't be able to plug in, I would use a generator.
However, I do have two deep cycle batteries, with which a cheap DC to AC inverter, would work in an emergency.
Except for air conditioning and microwave--the two most worthwhile things in my part of the world anyway.
Posted:
Sat Nov 04, 2006 1:56 pmby Gaston
Hi Rebel
I used I group 24 deep cycle battery and a 45 amp RV converter/charger. The tear has 12v wired to all the lights , 2 "cigar" type outlets and the Fantastic fan. the 110v is wired from a 110v male marine plug on the tongue, back to a fault interrupt outlet in the galley. The microwave and converter plug in to it and the 110v outlets in the cabin and the galley are wired to it. so far every thing seems to work great.
with just the fan and lights, the battery will last thru a long week end of camping just fine, I carry a Honda EU2000 generator to run the 110 (microwave, toaster, wifes hair dryer etc. and charge the battery during longer campouts.
As for recommendations, I would say use a good converter/ charger and keep the battery a group 24 or smaller to keep the weight down. You can't beat the fantastic fans. most tears have limited window opening area and those fans move enough air to keep it "fresh" inside, and most models are reversible.
Thanks!
Posted:
Sat Nov 04, 2006 10:43 pmby Rebel
Thanks to you both for the good info!
Rebel
Posted:
Sat Nov 04, 2006 10:48 pmby sdtripper2