What I think you are asking is how to determine the minimum amount of energy, by way of solar panels, that you need to have available to put back in to your battery. If your goal is to simply maintain the battery while the RV is in storage unable to…
A lead acid battery will typically discharge anywhere from 3% to 20% in a month's time and will typically have a higher discharge rate during cold weather. The wattage size needed to keep your batteries charged will depend on how large of an amp…
Hey David, I am curious why you think you need diodes to install the Optimate Solar panel kit part #MA69JR? You don't need to worry about the voltage getting past the controller as it essentially has a diode system built in. This can also be left…
The OptiMate Roof Mount Solar Charging System with Controller #MA46JR you were looking at can only be used with one battery. For a better option, I recommend checking out the Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger #331-BCDC1225D instead. This battery…
Hey Christopher, sorry to hear about your AC unit getting smashed. I am sure there's quite the story behind that...but anyway to pick out a replacement I would need to know more info. Are you wanting to just replace the top part of the setup? If…
Hello Doug, it sounds like you are on the right track, because the OptiMate Solar Duo Portable Solar Panel with Controller #MA56JR will work great for keeping your AGM battery charged while the trailer is in storage. Like you said it is not the…
The best way to power the interior lights in your trailer is with its own independent battery. You will not want to use the breakaway battery. The breakaway battery is only designed to operate the breakaway and will drain extremely quickly,…
You do have a couple options depending on your trailer Steve. If you are mounting a Winch #BDW10040 to the tongue you would want to use a Roller Fairlead #BDW30003 mounted to the front tilt portion of the trailer which would provide a smooth surface…
Hey Chaz! Yes, there are solar panels that can be used to maintain the battery on your horse trailer. The OptiMate Solar Duo Portable Solar Panel with Controller #MA69JR can be mounted with suction cups or permanently mounted to the roof of your…
The Bright Way Solar Battery Charger part #BRW54FR is for a single battery or a single bank of batteries (12 Volt Only). If you have multiple batteries or multiple battery banks then you'd need to hook up a solar panel to each depending on your…
Yes the Go Power Eco Solar Charging System part #34273836 that you referenced can be used to charge and maintain your 12 Volt battery on your trailer used for a winch. As you stated you use it sparingly and that is the key. If your were to use it…
We don't currently offer extensions compatible with the OptiMate Solar Duo Portable Solar Panel with Controller - 10 Watt Solar Panel #MA69JR. For the panel to charge both batteries they would just need to be wired in parallel. To make your life…
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