[tcb] Re: Question About Dual Battery Set-Up And Solar Panels
- From: "Denis Dodson" <coocoo@xxxxxxx>
- To: <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:20:44 -0600
I have a Gerald Livingston orange battery that lets me run music and stuff for
hours. It charges as I run the engine, or using a plug-in system, and won’t
draw off the auto battery when not running the engine.
Somebody knows those solar dashboard panels? Grey? About 18” square. I probably
have one somewhere in a box.
As far as why spend money on a solar panel set up. I sure wish I had one when
we went nine days with no electricity a couple years back.
From: tcb-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:tcb-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
James Dwan
Sent: Friday, January 21, 2011 4:09 PM
To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [tcb] Re: Question About Dual Battery Set-Up And Solar Panels
I have a dual battery set up. I got my battery from West Marine and got a
larger one that will cycle at least 1,000 times before it bites the dust. It
also holds the charge for 90 amp hours. It came in handy at TP@P. I ran
interior lights and a stereo for 3 days before it ran out of juice.
I have considered a solar panel for a trickle charge so I can free up the plugs
in my inverters though.
--- On Fri, 1/21/11, kelly dosch <kellydosch@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
From: kelly dosch <kellydosch@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [tcb] Re: Question About Dual Battery Set-Up And Solar Panels
To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Friday, January 21, 2011, 4:04 PM
Man what shows are you going to? I wouldn't mind a free solar panel!
And I was actually just wondering if just a little trickle charger panel
would help much. They're so cheap I might just try one.
Thanks again for your time. Kelly
--- On Fri, 1/21/11, Denis Dodson <coocoo@xxxxxxx> wrote:
From: Denis Dodson <coocoo@xxxxxxx>
Subject: [tcb] Re: Question About Dual Battery Set-Up And Solar Panels
To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Friday, January 21, 2011, 4:42 PM
The only solar panels I have seen are the ones that were handed out for free at
shows or a raffle or door prizes. They can be used as a trickle charges. If you
are looking for a second battery, go to a battery rebuilder’s shop and buy a
rebuilt one for $50-$60.
From: tcb-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:tcb-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
kelly dosch
Sent: Friday, January 21, 2011 3:19 PM
To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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,... )< (- (_ (_ `(
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