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    Posted: 05 Jul 2020 at 6:56pm
When you buy new batteries get two 6V golf cart batteries and connect them in series. GC2 size. If you do a lot of of boondocking this will provide you with the most capacity short of going to Lithium batteries. Beware of your tongue weight however. 

I agree with the other suggestions regarding keeping you batteries charged. Get a small generator and also solar if you camp in sunny places. Several considerations on the generator:  do you want to use it for running the air conditioner or not? Do you want it to run on propane or gasoline? Do a search on the forum for the pros and cons. 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Jul 2020 at 8:10pm
I posted a review of the Firman Dual-Fuel generator I recently purchased. Here is the link for the review:

Also, in my mods, you will see my write up of my LiFePO4 installation and all that was needed to make that work. One other option for charging your battery is to put in a battery isolator in your tow vehicle, run a dedicated power circuit, and get a DC to DC charger. I installed a 20A Renogy unit for the LiFePO4 battery, but it can be configured for use with PB-Acid batteries also.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Jul 2020 at 2:16pm
Hi, problem is solved 2 new batteries...I do have 260w of solar panels but no good here, no sun too many trees..My generator is a 3100w champion. I've only been on shore power 4 times in 4 years so I guess that makes me a boondocker
Thanks to all for their inputs..
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Jul 2020 at 2:37pm
My suggestion if you're not already doing it is to run the generator every day, maybe even morning and evening if you are using lots of electricity. Don't wait until you have deeply discharged your batteries. Deep discharge is bad for lead acid batteries, much better for them never to get below 50% state of charge. 
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