More with the Batts,,

[Pedro_The_Swift]

Thanks for all the help so far--
just had 8 trouble free days away thanks to your advice ;):banana:

So the original GEL storage batt will get the flick, replaced by a twin to the other one,, so thats all good.

so that still gives me around two hundred amphrs to play with.

I will be getting a 12v Engal upright fridge to replace a dead dometic,,
so now I have a 24 hour 12v fridge to run, it's max draw is only 3.3a but I have no idea as to what that will actually be over 24 hours.

My solar system puts in around the high 50's during a day, buts that on a GEL setting, (it often takes an hour to really start amping up)

The inside lights are all LEDS, and that leaves just the telly, radio and laptop to power.

Do I need to keep the gel as a third batt?

should I anyway?
[though this negates all the "dissimilar batteries" discussions]

and if I dont need it--

what could I use it for?:angel:
[ no,, not in the disco;)--]

[back_in]

Hi
One important thing
remember to fully charge your batteries when you get home
if possible have a small charger or solar panel to keep them fully charged
if you are using glass mat batteries you can bring their voltage down, BUT bring them up as soon as possible, as they do not like been flat
cheers
Ian