Wigpro
Well-known member
I recently upgraded my batteries from 2 12 volt marine batteries to 2 6 volt golf cart batteries from Costco and the difference is amazing. I also changed all my light bulbs to LED's so I not only added a bunch of capacity I also reduced my draw significantly.
After returning from a 12 day remote trip with no electric - I was curious as to how the voltage fluctuated in my new batteries. To do this of course I had to go outside and get out my meter and measure the batteries directly - after 12 days my voltage had dropped from 13.2 to 11.8. Not bad. But I wanted to be able to monitor it more closely.
My range hood has the little battery indicator but that was not enough, it was still showing "green" after my trip.
A quick search on Amazon and I found THIS and ordered it for under $20.00 I figured it was a good deal - gain 2 USB Ports and a 12 volt outlet and a voltage gauge. Anyway - got it installed yesterday and love it...I checked the accuracy with my meter and it is right on!
Next is adding a small solar panel to help when I am remote camping!I also added some Camco hatch covers to allow my hatches to remain open on rainy days and also help protect my hatches from the sun.
Later,
Jim
After returning from a 12 day remote trip with no electric - I was curious as to how the voltage fluctuated in my new batteries. To do this of course I had to go outside and get out my meter and measure the batteries directly - after 12 days my voltage had dropped from 13.2 to 11.8. Not bad. But I wanted to be able to monitor it more closely.
My range hood has the little battery indicator but that was not enough, it was still showing "green" after my trip.
A quick search on Amazon and I found THIS and ordered it for under $20.00 I figured it was a good deal - gain 2 USB Ports and a 12 volt outlet and a voltage gauge. Anyway - got it installed yesterday and love it...I checked the accuracy with my meter and it is right on!
Next is adding a small solar panel to help when I am remote camping!I also added some Camco hatch covers to allow my hatches to remain open on rainy days and also help protect my hatches from the sun.
Later,
Jim
