![]() One other thing when I do something, I do it the right way. After a lot of observation of the electrical systems in the three campers we have owned, and reading the specifications from battery manufacturers, I have learned that RV’s are (or should be) different. None of this works for a RV, because the batteries are different. A fully charged automotive battery is 12.6 – 12.7 volts. Most automotive charging systems put out between 13.8 – 14.2 volts. While we cannot change Ohm’s Law or Watt’s Law, we need to learn that automotive systems and RV systems are not created equal. A few times in campgrounds, we used the camper as a motel room, when we traveled to my son’s track and cross country meets – these were trips where we could not find a remote campground – but this was years agoĪt first I was at a disadvantage with these 12 volt systems because I had spent more than 20 years as an automotive technician.At home when working inside the camper and the temperature is above 100 F, I turn on the A/C.During the day we are in our boat on the river Camping along the Colorado River in the desert heat where daytime temperatures are well above 100 degrees F.The only time we have connected to the grid For more information on RV solar systems read about our Milan 26RLS solar system and our Starcraft Meteorite and Fleetwood Niagara solar systems. To be honest, I can’t remember the last time we camped in a campground that had electrical hook-ups for the past 10 years all of our campers utilized solar systems and since they are stored outdoors all I have to do is check the battery water every month or so. Our 12-volt system allows us to also use 120 volt appliances like a toaster, blender, big screen TV, and occasionally a microwave! We can camp in the wild for weeks at a time, and a little propane, a couple of batteries, and a solar system allow us to live a life of luxury far from the grid and more importantly – away from other people. But a 12 volt system allows the camper many more options. I camped for decades without electricity – the 120 volt kind or 12 volt kind. Most campers have a 12-volt electrical system allowing you to run a water pump and other conveniences none of which are truly required for excellent camping. ![]() It is called camping, you know – not Parking. Get thee out into the more wild areas where there is no electric grid. ![]() But I will suggest that you are missing a lot by “camping” in these virtual parking lots. Now if you only camp in campgrounds with umbilical cords to the power grid, you don’t need a battery bank. If you want to utilize a battery in your RV, battery selection is paramount and probably more important is the proper charging settings. If you own a camper or other recreational vehicle, it probably has a battery or two or at least is set up for a battery.
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