I love my refrigerator, but it is a bit power hungry. I have done my share of primitive. --- On Fri, 1/21/11, chuck <sukchew@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: From: chuck <sukchew@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [tcb] Re: Question About Dual Battery Set-Up And Solar Panels To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Date: Friday, January 21, 2011, 6:00 PM Why not just be prepared to have a primitive camp.gas lights and stove.everything else can be 12 v. Some of us are not trying to take home with us when we camp. oleblue ----- Original Message ----- From: kelly dosch To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Friday, January 21, 2011 3:18 PM Subject: [tcb] Question About Dual Battery Set-Up And Solar Panels Hello. I need to get a deep cycle RV battery for my Westfalia Campmobile. I'm seeing about a gazillion types with vastly varying prices. ($120-$600!) Is it really all that complicated or can I just get the cheap Sears Marine/RV battery? ($120) Also, I have noticed a lot of Westies with solar panels. Why? If they have a campsite with electrical hook-up the battery can charge itself. If not, the alternator will charge it during a short drive. I don't get it. Why would anybody want to drop $400 for a solar panel? (Tell me it isn't just to be "green".) Thanks for your time,... )< (- (_ (_ `( No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.449 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3394 - Release Date: 01/21/11 07:34:00