Batteries?

Originally posted by rumman All I do is boondock for a period from 5 to 8 days and have never ran out of power. Running 160 watt solar panel on roof thru a solar charger with 2 6 Volt batteries. Have a 2014 RPod 179 and my largest draw would be the running of the furnace which is used quite often. Its the best money I have ever spent above and beyond the trailer. Would definitely be the first thing I do when I ever obtain a new RV. Quite easy to install yourself with lots of Youtube videos online. You can't go wrong.

Just as an added piece of information. In my pre-retired life, we ran a rural internet company providing internet services to rural areas where such things as cable or DSL were impractical (too much wire, not enough customers). We had a dozen remote sites that were mostly solar powered, and some that had AC close enough to use smart chargers. The sites on smart chargers spent almost all their time on so-called "float mode". The amount of time amounted to years (6 or more). A battery can live in float mode almost all of its life.

It seems everyone has their favorite gizmo when it comes to camping.  I cringe when a new owner signs on and the line forms of people who tell what the newbie "has to have" to camp.  I think if anyone bought it all the items their cost would equal the cost of the trailer, and a second pickup would be needed to haul it all.  I have been here for a while and never recall anyone with a fried battery from the stock converter.

Thanks GlueGuy. Spot on. Everything on the interweb needs a bit of clarification. I am a 24/7 hooked up guy and my batteries are fine. Been so for years. I manage same for cars in my shop. Never had an issue with my 3 stage converter in the Pod. Sure somebody will come up with 5 stage converter, then we'll all need that. Common sense is an uncommon issue.