2nd Battery (what Brand) or Generator (what type?)

PStokes
PStokes Forum Participant Posts: 10
edited September 2016 in Parts & Accessories #1

Not stayed at a pitch without an EHU yet but was wondering about buying a second battery for when I do (just to be on the safe side I am a newbie).  Are there any preferred makes (or ones to avoid).  Or do people prefer to buy Generators, If so any recommendations?
   

Comments

  • Pauljw
    Pauljw Forum Participant Posts: 55
    edited September 2016 #2

    Have You thought about a Solar Panel to recharge Your existing battery , either fixed or portable folding type , easier than a generator and maybe lighter than a spare battery.

    Paul

  • PStokes
    PStokes Forum Participant Posts: 10
    edited September 2016 #3

    Not had much to do with Solar but mentally have it down as low power, expensive and not worth the effort.  Perhaps I need to read up!

  • GrandadTeacup
    GrandadTeacup Forum Participant Posts: 6
    edited September 2016 #4

    Used a solar panel for many years when on rallies with no EHU, no problems at all.

  • JohnDH
    JohnDH Forum Participant Posts: 183
    100 Comments
    edited September 2016 #5

    Not had much to do with Solar but mentally have it down as low power, expensive and not worth the effort.  Perhaps I need to read up!

    I have 150 watt free standing panels. £300 new. they have kept me going since last April. they certainly are worth the effort. Pay back already for me ;-) 

    Check out this thread: http://www.caravanclub.co.uk/community/discussions/welcome-hobby-talk/tips-for-making-caravanning-touring-cheaper/How-to-survive-a-non-240v-hook-up-site/rt/863571/

  • KjellNN
    KjellNN Club Member Posts: 8,671 ✭✭✭
    2,500 Likes 1000 Comments Name Dropper
    edited September 2016 #6

    Generator will make you unpopular with other site users.

    If you need mains power, use a site that has it, otherwise solar panel is the way to go.

  • Merve
    Merve Forum Participant Posts: 2,333
    1000 Comments
    edited September 2016 #7

    Not had much to do with Solar but mentally have it down as low power, expensive and not worth the effort.  Perhaps I need to read up!

    You would be totally wrong in thinking that. It all depends on what size SP you get. A 20w panel- you'd be correct- hardly worth it but I have 135w SP and it has kept my 2 X 110ah batteries fully charged for 3 years no problem.  So good is it that I don't use EHU anymore and have saved a fortune on site fees!! You do need to read up- read the 'How to survive a non 240v site" thread in the 'tips for making caravanning cheaper' section. It's a big thread but you will gain much needed knowledge .For Gods sake- DONT get a genny!! 

Categories