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Old 04-14-2016, 02:05 PM   #41
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Does anyone on here know where to buy a pair of inexpensive 6v golf cart batteries? We bought a solar panel and have done some research that this is the best setup for the most amount of power.

I think we are going to go check out the costco batteries but thought I would ask here to see what CP suggests. We have a 1500watt inverter, the panel and now just looking for the right cables and batteries for our setup.

It is for off the grid type camping and we have an old tent trailer without power anyway, so this would be for lights, music, beer fridge, etc. Nothing too crazy.

Thanks guys!
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Old 04-14-2016, 02:17 PM   #42
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^ I don't recall Costco having the 6v batteries? I have purchased a deep cycle there though (actually two). I killed one over the winter last year or the year before and they returned it no questions asked.
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Old 04-14-2016, 02:30 PM   #43
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I'm entering my second season with my 5th wheel parked in Idaho. I was surprised how many things are there for the family to do. Looking forward to a lot of swimming, hiking and days at Silverwood. Honestly I don't miss hitching up and dragging it around Alberta too much.
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so this would be for lights, music, beer fridge, etc. Nothing too crazy.
The other way to go about this is to look at ways of reducing the power you need. If you are thinking of running a fridge off a set of batteries with an inverter, you will go through a couple of golf cart batteries in 2 days. If you have an option of getting a propane fridge for your trailer you would be much further ahead.

Then look into LED bulbs. Once again; uses 10% of the power.

Yes, good golf cart batteries will get you 3-4 times the power; at 3-4 times the price. Once you go bargain hunting for those, your results may vary.
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Old 04-14-2016, 05:44 PM   #45
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Combining two of the previous posts I got my batteries at Costco in Idaho.

Less than $100 each two years ago. Not such a bargain at today's rates.
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Old 04-15-2016, 09:38 PM   #46
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The other way to go about this is to look at ways of reducing the power you need. If you are thinking of running a fridge off a set of batteries with an inverter, you will go through a couple of golf cart batteries in 2 days. If you have an option of getting a propane fridge for your trailer you would be much further ahead.

Then look into LED bulbs. Once again; uses 10% of the power.

Yes, good golf cart batteries will get you 3-4 times the power; at 3-4 times the price. Once you go bargain hunting for those, your results may vary.
Igloo coolers will go five days on one block of ice. It really simplified things for me in the van when I realized I didn't need a fridge. Here's a video of my AGM 6 volt solar/shore/vehicle alternator powered 12volt dc / 110 volt ac setup:
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Does anyone on here know where to buy a pair of inexpensive 6v golf cart batteries? We bought a solar panel and have done some research that this is the best setup for the most amount of power.

I think we are going to go check out the costco batteries but thought I would ask here to see what CP suggests. We have a 1500watt inverter, the panel and now just looking for the right cables and batteries for our setup.

It is for off the grid type camping and we have an old tent trailer without power anyway, so this would be for lights, music, beer fridge, etc. Nothing too crazy.

Thanks guys!
Went to this place last year all auto batteries. They are on Ogden Rd. Payed I think around $80 for 1 t105 trogen 6v battery. They are reclaimed batteries. Never had a problem with them
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Old 04-19-2016, 12:55 PM   #48
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I'm looking for a dual-tank auto-switch propane regulator, but I'm not exactly comfortable buying things I can't see & touch first. Any recommendations for a supplier? RV supply stores seem to jack things up 100% above what they should go for....

Anything I should look for to identify a "good" unit? I guess I'm looking for something like this: https://www.amazon.ca/Camco-59005-Do.../dp/B0024ECBCA ... but no idea if that's a good one or a crappy one.
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Old 04-19-2016, 02:02 PM   #49
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How much are you saving by buying that online? Looking at Woody's online their price is $27 more. Do you get $27 worth of peace of mind and knowledge from going into a store and being able to talk to somebody?

Edit- and after looking it appears that my emergency regulator part I had to get from them last summer only cost me an extra $15 over buying online. I hadn't wanted to look before.
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So pretty excited, bought a travel trailer a few weeks ago after looking around and changing our minds for what seemed like an eternity.

Just booked the last spot at Sundance Lodges for May Long Weekend, anyone ever been there?

Also was able to snag a spot for a our maiden voyage at Mount Kidd on May 7th, 8th. Looks nice there as well, anyone been there?
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Mount Kidd is my favourite place to go. Great place for the first trip in your trailer, as all the services are there. Lots of hiking trails, amphitheater for the kids, and other activities. Sites are all pretty good for privacy. Also if you are in A, B, or D loop you have TV to catch playoff hockey.
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So pretty excited, bought a travel trailer a few weeks ago after looking around and changing our minds for what seemed like an eternity.

Just booked the last spot at Sundance Lodges for May Long Weekend, anyone ever been there?

Also was able to snag a spot for a our maiden voyage at Mount Kidd on May 7th, 8th. Looks nice there as well, anyone been there?
As a kid (20-30 years ago) we camped at Mt Kidd every May long. Everyone loved it.

Parents had a satellite tv lounge for playoff hockey.
Kids had river, playgrounds, outdoors.

Be aware, it's definitely not 'bare-bones' camping. There is a convenience store and other amenities.
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I hate the firewood at Mt. Kidd, it never burns well. I would suggest to bring some of your own, at least enough to help burn their wood if you buy some.
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I hate the firewood at Mt. Kidd, it never burns well. I would suggest to bring some of your own, at least enough to help burn their wood if you buy some.
If you are doing this check out Burnco. You can get birch or pine and load the back of your truck.
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Old 04-27-2016, 01:16 PM   #55
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Can anyone recommend a good battery switch? I'd like to install one so I don't have to unhook my batteries between camping trips all the time.

also, best place in town to get said switch?

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Old 05-02-2016, 09:25 PM   #56
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Can anyone recommend a good battery switch? I'd like to install one so I don't have to unhook my batteries between camping trips all the time.

also, best place in town to get said switch?

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Need to replace the Receiver/DVD (5.1) combo in our trailer, any recommendations?

I've thought about putting a separate receiver and DVD player in, but the space is so slim I don't think I'd find a traditional receiver that would fit.
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Thanks picked this up on Saturday and put on. Works like a charm
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Looking at getting a little more out of my trailer. We currently only have a battery, so if we ever turn the furnace on it drains it like crazy and we can barely get the slide-out in at the end of the trip. The fridge is fine, it runs on propane, we have all LED lights. Are inverters (generators) the way to go? Solar? What does a not too expensive on cost? Thanks in advance.
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Looking at getting a little more out of my trailer. We currently only have a battery, so if we ever turn the furnace on it drains it like crazy and we can barely get the slide-out in at the end of the trip. The fridge is fine, it runs on propane, we have all LED lights. Are inverters (generators) the way to go? Solar? What does a not too expensive on cost? Thanks in advance.
Your fridge still uses battery even when on propane. Your water heater and pump use up the battery as well. Ken did a really good post on how much power everything uses, I can't remember if it was this thread or a previous one.

Your cheapest solution would be to get another battery. If you plan on dry camping a lot you may want to look into a generator, that will likely be cheaper than solar.
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