Hi There We are looking at purchase of our first tent trailer but need the battery & brake control to start then we can look at the other goodies So looking for some infomation from experienced owners
What type to get type or group 24 ,27 or 29 12 volt Battery How long do they last on battery service alone ? or say using the lights or heater etc. I not sure how much this equipment all draws.
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IMO, a group 27 is the minimum although most campers if they come with a battery have a 24. A 27 will allow you to boondock for a weekend minus the heater fan and in some cases you can do that especially with a solar panel of 60 watts or more. If you intend to boondock in the cold winter then a group 31 would be the minimum. If you intend to get serious about boondocking then two 6volt T-105s are what you would need. Except for the 6 volts most folks get deep cycle marine batteries. Here are two good info sources: http://www.marxrv.com/12volt/12volt.htm http://www.solar-electric.com/.....y-faq.html
Welcome ALG!!!
In order to get the proper battery for your camper we need to know what type of camping do you plan on doing? 95% of my camping is done where I can plug in. In that case, I don't rely on my battery often. I have a group 24 in my RV and that handles my needs for the 1 or 2 trips I go on when I can't plug in. I am limited to the physical size of the battery due to its location so I can't get a bigger battery even if I wanted to.
I don't have a brake controller so I don't have any information on that.
Matt O 2006 Skyline Nomad 27' travel trailer. Previously owned 1986 Coleman Columbia / 1992 Coleman Senecca / 1989 Born Free Class C RV.
There is a lot of people here who know more about batteries than I do.
I do know that a full charged marine battery should be able to run your lights and a 12v fan to move air for a weekend. Obviously some changes like a better/bigger battery or LED bulbs with extend your options.
Your furnace fan will kick your battery quick, maybe one night but I doubt two.
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