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furpod
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Topic: Battery Recommendation Posted: 06 Mar 2016 at 5:33pm |
Originally posted by Patriot Dave
Looking at your battery case I am assuming these are easily found. Bolt to the frame?
Also regarding percentage of SOC, what is typically used as a measuring device?
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If you are asking about my box.. a link is in my mods thread.. page 9 I think.. Just click "furpods mods" down there .. I I V
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Podster
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Posted: 06 Mar 2016 at 6:32pm |
"We will be camping at least up to 1 - week - 10 days at a time. Much of the camping will be in Michigan for about 8 or 9 months of the year. In early spring and late fall we will need the furnace and will probably always need the water pump."
I may have missed it and hate to assume anything, but is this "boondocking" That is, camping off the grid?
If so, I wouldn't have any problem investing in a true deep cycle set up. One like furpod has. You're gong to need it.
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Cliff & Raelynn
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jato
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Posted: 06 Mar 2016 at 7:25pm |
We often camp where no electricity is available, that is why we ordered our 177 WITHOUT A/C, entertainment center, and mico/convection oven. We normally stay at national parks for at least a week at a time, so we are grateful to have 2 batteries. At Glacier (nightime temps 37 - 45 ) our 12 v battery was good for 4 days and the furnace ran a lot during the night. On day 5 we would then swap batteries. During the day, very little as we would be gone hiking and furnace was set as low as possible.
Yes, boondocking is "off the grid" or camping anywhere you don't have electricity to plug into.
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Patriot Dave
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Posted: 06 Mar 2016 at 7:56pm |
Thanks furpod
So if I mount a switch at the batteries (I was going to do anyway) that shuts off all power going to the trailer and take a resting reading with my VOM and I am below 12 volts I am at 50 %.
Full charge would be ???? 12.8 volts or so.
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Dave & Joyce
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Posted: 06 Mar 2016 at 7:58pm |
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Dave & Joyce
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Patriot Dave
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Posted: 06 Mar 2016 at 8:01pm |
Yes mostly off the grid and on our own.
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Patriot Dave
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Posted: 06 Mar 2016 at 8:13pm |
Found it on page 9 thanks.
It looks like you have a meter mounted on the right side portion of the box????
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Dave & Joyce
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Patriot Dave
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Posted: 06 Mar 2016 at 8:19pm |
Good to know.
I have kicked around not having the AC, micro wave and oven. 40 plus years in tents and we managed just fine.
That said, my wife is liking the idea of having them if we happen to be somewhere we can plug in.
I am afraid what that may start.............if you know what I mean. LOL
She is still reminding me of all of those trips without a toilet. LOL
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jato
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Posted: 06 Mar 2016 at 8:57pm |
Dave,
Your wife sounds a lot like mine. Since we purchased our 177 in 2011 the toilet has been a Really Really NICE addition. We don't miss those other 'conveniences' I listed above, hey we are camping and enjoy the simpler life that goes with it. It is so nice in those shoulder months when we normally camp (April-May) and (September -October) in the North to not have wet canvas slapping us in the face when we put up or break down camp. We enjoy the coziness of a solid unit - no canvas.
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'17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost
Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake
"...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free."
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Patriot Dave
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Posted: 06 Mar 2016 at 9:04pm |
That is one of those things I will not miss........after getting home with a wet tent and damp gear, its another week before all is dried out and put away. Nope not gonna miss that; For Sure and For Certain
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Dave & Joyce
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