jesseo715
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We're heading to Yellowstone and Glacier this month. Both campgrounds have no hookups. I'm wondering what the best option would be to extend battery use, since we'll be in each campground for 3-4 days. The battery will run LED lights in the morning and evening, and the slide on the camper. The fridge, stoves, and water heater all run propane, so we're good there.
I've heard hooking up a second battery in parallel helps a lot, but I'm also wondering about generators. They can be used in both campgrounds, though there are time limits in Yellowstone. Would my tow vehicle be sufficient to charge the batteries each day, or should I get a generator and smart charger?
Second issue: if the answer to the generator question is "yes," what about running them at high altitude? Grant Village in Yellowstone is at 7,800 ft, and we'll be at similar elevation in Glacier.
We leave on the 17th, so I'm burning daylight on getting this all set up. What's the best solution?
I've heard hooking up a second battery in parallel helps a lot, but I'm also wondering about generators. They can be used in both campgrounds, though there are time limits in Yellowstone. Would my tow vehicle be sufficient to charge the batteries each day, or should I get a generator and smart charger?
Second issue: if the answer to the generator question is "yes," what about running them at high altitude? Grant Village in Yellowstone is at 7,800 ft, and we'll be at similar elevation in Glacier.
We leave on the 17th, so I'm burning daylight on getting this all set up. What's the best solution?