Dry Camping...How Long?

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Scott, it would be hard to pin down a number...depending on use
factors and even temp. would have an effect. For my unit, having 6
paired "sams club" golf cart types, I could go 2 days with confidence.

The real problem for my FC was not so much the current I used on
demand, it was the small amp load the FC demanded all the time...for
various systems (clocks, monitor panel, alarms) and such. To fix
this "works as designed" limitation, I installed a solar panel to
recoop this constant low amp drain. I posted the project in FILES. I
am very happy with this "fix". Unless generators are prohibited, to
power the microwave or toaster for breakfast/dinner, we usually run
the generator for 15-20 min. twice a day also.

If you going to live off the batterys, just make sure your generator
battery is reliable...then you can always get her started if you have
let the main batteries down...nothing ruins a morning than that sound
of "no start - clicks only" from your engine and then also the
generator!

frank
85fc33
woodbridge, va.


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Forman" <sforman@r...>
wrote:
>
> My coach has a brand new set of 4 T-105's. About how long could I
> expect to 'dry camp' on these batteries and still have enough juice
to
> crank the engine? Assume I am just using interior lights, water
pump,
> etc...no inverter items or anything like that.
>
> Thanks
> Scott Forman
> 82 FC35RB
> Memphis
>