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05-01-2018, 02:46 PM
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That's why the Champion Inverter/Generator 2800/3100 watt comes in handy.
I only use 2 group 27 deep cycle batteries (for now until they are end off life) and will replace with 2 Golf kart deep cycle batteries.
I just run the generator for an hour and sometimes two to keep the batteries full. Have a full monitor system. Even the solar panel helps with charging. We always camp of the grid or when visiting family on shore power.
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05-01-2018, 02:49 PM
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#22
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Join Date: May 2017
Location: Vancouver, BC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ALJO
That's why the Champion Inverter/Generator 2800/3100 watt comes in handy.
I only use 2 group 27 deep cycle batteries (for now until they are end off life) and will replace with 2 Golf kart deep cycle batteries.
I just run the generator for an hour and sometimes two to keep the batteries full. Have a full monitor system. Even the solar panel helps with charging. We always camp of the grid or when visiting family on shore power.
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Just curious. When operating the inverter mode, does the engine run? Does it make any noise?
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05-01-2018, 04:40 PM
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Location: Sparwood, BC
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The Fridge can run on the 2 -27's awhile and mostly run it when traveling which the truck will keep up the batteries. When camping it is mostly on propane. The microwave that's a total different story it will draw the batteries down in 20 minutes. But usual it is used for warming up something. When camping off the grid a person can run his inverter/genny as long as he wants unless you have neighbors then courtesy is in place. When you go east and take highway 3 stop by, I know a nice spot where you can dry camp with a creek. or you can park in my driveway and enjoy Sparwood.
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2005 Jayco Jay Feather LGT - 29Y GVWR-7000 lbs.
Dexter Axle Lift 4-9/16" - installed with sub-frame.
Pro Series 1200 lbs. WDH with Double Sway Bar.
Champion 3100/2800 watt Inverter/Generator-Onboard Solar Power
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05-04-2018, 06:58 AM
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Dale Hollow Lake Tn/Ky
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Originally Posted by Decade
I understand there're a lot of full hookup campground across the country, but you never know. In case they are full, or sometime we found a beautiful place but only can be dry-camping, then we can still survive. Of course, we may still have some backups. Just trying to wise to use the resources and prepare for it.
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Being "wise and preparing" for what you might run into can easily be covered by having 2 6V cart batteries [not 6] and a small to medium size inverter to run the low power draw devices. An occasional over nite without hookups isn't going to task the system. What you have described as a "plan" is packing a full wetsuit and scuba gear just incase you drop your keys in the creek behind your site. Major overkill. Planning a season long stay at an offgrid site might better justify a bigger battery bank but all of this could be easily handled with 2 batteries, basic solar set up if practical, and a small generator to keep the batteries charged as necessary.
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05-04-2018, 11:18 AM
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Join Date: May 2017
Location: Vancouver, BC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bassdogs
Being "wise and preparing" for what you might run into can easily be covered by having 2 6V cart batteries [not 6] and a small to medium size inverter to run the low power draw devices. An occasional over nite without hookups isn't going to task the system. What you have described as a "plan" is packing a full wetsuit and scuba gear just incase you drop your keys in the creek behind your site. Major overkill. Planning a season long stay at an offgrid site might better justify a bigger battery bank but all of this could be easily handled with 2 batteries, basic solar set up if practical, and a small generator to keep the batteries charged as necessary.
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Thank you for your suggestion.
I guess you're right. My setup is over-killed. :P
I personally tried not to use generator, because I tried not to bother others too much. And, I read that the battery will be shorten it's life if under 25-30%. Therefore, even with 6 batteries, only the 2 batteries' capacity is use-able. That's why I came up with 6 instead of 4.
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05-04-2018, 11:22 AM
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Member
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Vancouver, BC
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Originally Posted by Mustang65
If your charger/inverter does not have an automatic transfer you may want to consider the 30 Amp "Automatic Transfer Relay" unit on Amazon. Less than $110. You can wire it between shore power, your inverter and the TT's electrical control center.
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What is the different between this automatic transfer relay and a manual 2-way switch?
Would a simple 2-ways switch do the job too?
Thanks.
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05-04-2018, 04:12 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Dale Hollow Lake Tn/Ky
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Decade
Thank you for your suggestion.
I guess you're right. My setup is over-killed. :P
I personally tried not to use generator, because I tried not to bother others too much. And, I read that the battery will be shorten it's life if under 25-30%. Therefore, even with 6 batteries, only the 2 batteries' capacity is use-able. That's why I came up with 6 instead of 4.
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With reasonable usage, 2 6V's will last you 3-5 days and while driving you will recharge to full charge after each day in camp. Exactly where do you intend to store your 6 batteries? Somewhere out of the box you have gotten a whole lot of wrong and bad advice. I've tried to get you pointed in a better decision to no avail. Good luck and enjoy.
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05-04-2018, 05:12 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Clearwater, FL area
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Decade
What is the different between this automatic transfer relay and a manual 2-way switch?
Would a simple 2-ways switch do the job too?
Thanks.
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On the 110VAC side you will need a 2 way switch that will handle 30Amps. Your AC will be running through it when in shore-power mode and at times your microwave with AC. A simple 2 way switch will not handle that current. Safety first!!
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05-04-2018, 08:12 PM
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#29
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Member
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 82
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mustang65
On the 110VAC side you will need a 2 way switch that will handle 30Amps. Your AC will be running through it when in shore-power mode and at times your microwave with AC. A simple 2 way switch will not handle that current. Safety first!!
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This switch rate working voltage up to 440v and 32A. What do you think?
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05-04-2018, 08:14 PM
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Member
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Vancouver, BC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bassdogs
With reasonable usage, 2 6V's will last you 3-5 days and while driving you will recharge to full charge after each day in camp. Exactly where do you intend to store your 6 batteries? Somewhere out of the box you have gotten a whole lot of wrong and bad advice. I've tried to get you pointed in a better decision to no avail. Good luck and enjoy.
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Thanks. I understand your point.
In most case, I will have at least 5-7 ppl using the trailer while camping. That's why I want it packed.
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05-13-2018, 09:16 PM
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#31
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: North Greenbush, NY
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I left my factory converter in-place. I installed my 300w of solar and my controller charger. This way I can charge from either shore power or solar.
I then installed a 2000w “whole-house” inverter. From the inverter, I hard wired an outlet to right next to my shore power connection. If I’m going to dry-camp, I just plug the trailer into itself with a short pigtail. Turn the battery charger breaker off in the converter, and switch the fridge to propane only. When I turn on the inverter, I have 120v at all outlets, and can run anything except the fridge, the microwave, and the A/C. If I add another pair of 6v golf cart batteries, I will probably have enough juice capacity to run the microwave.
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