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Any recommendations for a solar charger/maintainer for a single deep cycle battery on a camper?
Battery is mostly used for the tongue jack and occasionally keep the lights on to clean etc… for short periods. Trailer is usually plugged into generator or service when in use.
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I have this 200W Grape Solar panel setup that I got from Home Depot. It will charge 2 large golf cart batteries in a few hours. For 1 battery, 100W should do it. These come without any stand. I rigged my own. Many people put them on the roof which works fine for charging but you have to park in the sun if you do it that way. I made a folding stand and got an extra cable so I can put it 20' from my camper if that's where the sun is. 200W SOLAR PANELS
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I've found the the BatteryMinder brand works pretty good. I've had several different ones over the years. Just get one big enough for your application.
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I've found the the BatteryMinder brand works pretty good. I've had several different ones over the years. Just get one big enough for your application. Agreed.
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Have a renogy 100 watt panel and 20Amp Rover MPPT charge controller on my trailer. A Full day of sun will run the 12 V Dometic fridge and all of the accessory lighting 24hrs. Paid $250ish if I remember correctly. Should be way more than you’ll ever need. ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/wvKsmMYF/A3903936-23-A5-41-FC-BC20-712084741957.jpg)
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If you're just maintaining the battery when trailer is not in use a little 5 or 6 watt trickle charger panel like Tractor Supply carries should handle it.
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If you're just maintaining the battery when trailer is not in use a little 5 or 6 watt trickle charger panel like Tractor Supply carries should handle it. Agreed. A bigger panel will more likely go missing. Keeping a second battery charged could ease some of the generator burden too.
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