There's lots of info out there which I've spent a lot of time reading...but i'd like to get some clarification to keep my sanity.
In the process of building a little gear hauler trailer. We currently have a cooler, but will someday upgrade to a fridge.
The things that we'd need to power are:
Fridge
Interior drawer lights (to see where things are at in the dark)
Cooking light (something over the pull out kitchen)
Water pump for tankless water heater showers
USB charging capabilities (mostly for phones, Kindles whatever other small devices)
Capability to solar charge the battery when the vehicle isn't running
We will NOT be running any sort of household appliances like coffee makers, waffle makers etc.
I know that a pre-made Solar Generator would be a quick and easy solution, but I'm wondering if for our needs listed above, something like a simple deep cycle battery or dual 6V batteries would be a cheaper alternative.
I'd like to run one of those 6 gang rocker switch panels somewhere on the trailer as well. Apart from needing a solar controller, I'm just still a little bit confused about what other main components are needed to run everything.
Battery + Solar controller + solar panel(s) + Fuse block + what else am I missing?
Hopefully someone can give some input/products that would be sufficient for the above needs that might be a cheaper alternative to a ready to go solar generator. Space isn't an issue as far as putting something together in the trailer.
As far as powering the fridge, the most we'd be in one spot without moving is 2-3 days, but that's where solar could come into play.
In the process of building a little gear hauler trailer. We currently have a cooler, but will someday upgrade to a fridge.
The things that we'd need to power are:
Fridge
Interior drawer lights (to see where things are at in the dark)
Cooking light (something over the pull out kitchen)
Water pump for tankless water heater showers
USB charging capabilities (mostly for phones, Kindles whatever other small devices)
Capability to solar charge the battery when the vehicle isn't running
We will NOT be running any sort of household appliances like coffee makers, waffle makers etc.
I know that a pre-made Solar Generator would be a quick and easy solution, but I'm wondering if for our needs listed above, something like a simple deep cycle battery or dual 6V batteries would be a cheaper alternative.
I'd like to run one of those 6 gang rocker switch panels somewhere on the trailer as well. Apart from needing a solar controller, I'm just still a little bit confused about what other main components are needed to run everything.
Battery + Solar controller + solar panel(s) + Fuse block + what else am I missing?
Hopefully someone can give some input/products that would be sufficient for the above needs that might be a cheaper alternative to a ready to go solar generator. Space isn't an issue as far as putting something together in the trailer.
As far as powering the fridge, the most we'd be in one spot without moving is 2-3 days, but that's where solar could come into play.