Solar Trickle Charger Solution for RV 5th Wheel to Keep Battery Topped Off in Storage

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I am looking for your recommendations for a solar trickle charger for my RV 5th wheel. I have two 6 volt golf cart batteries ran in series to equal 12 volts. When parked there is no power and I have a complete battery disconnect to stop parasitic drains. I need a unit that will have the strength to keep my two GC batteries fully topped off

asked by: Joseph B

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The OptiMate Solar Duo Solar Charging System with Controller - 20 Watt Solar Panel # MA79JR that you referenced would do a great job keeping the battery topped off when not in use. With full sunlight this can put out a charge up to 1.67 amps which would easily be enough to keep a 12 volt battery bank topped off.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Hey Jordan, what you'd want is an extension SAE solar panel cable which we don't have a perfect solution for at this time. We have the part #e84RV which is an SAE connector on one end and then 48 inches of wire on the other but you'd need…

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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…

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For what you are wanting to accomplish, the OptiMate Solar Duo Solar Charging System with Controller #MA79JR will fit your needs. This system has a 20-watt panel that provides DC power to charge your Pioneer UTV 520 side-by-side's battery. It…

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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…

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The RV Propane Gas and Carbon Monoxide Detector #RS34FR has a current draw of 17 mA at 13.5V so you just need to determine how many amp hours your battery bank can hold compared to the current draw to determine this. The 17 mA is going to be pretty…

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At night or when no solar power is reaching the OptiMate Solar Duo Solar Charging System with Controller #MA79JR the controller switches to Monitoring mode and only draws 0.5milliamps of power. As soon as it senses charge coming from the panel it…

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Hey Ryan, yes the part #MA98BR would work with the Optimate Solar Charger part #MA79JR that you referenced.

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For a 12,000 lb. electric car trailer winch like the Bulldog Winch Trailer Winch part #BDW10040, I recommend a standard 12 volt lead acid battery rated up to at least 650 cold cranking amps (CCA). As long as the battery is rated up to 650 CCA then…

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Answer 9

Hey Steve, the etrailer PWM Solar Charge Controller - 30 Amp - 12V, 24V, 36V, and 48V #e42PR can be used with AGM batteries when it is changed over to the Lead Acid battery type in the controller settings. To do this, follow these instructions on the…

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Answer 10

You're on the right path but this kit #34282183 has items you don't need if you're just looking to trickle charge your boat batteries. If you're just wanting to trickle charge your batteries then I recommend getting two of the…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 12

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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