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**ShrimpBurrito** · 05-13-2012, 07:10 PM

No solar panel, and no genny of course.

Behind the furnace, incandescent and fluorescent lights are the second biggest power draw in the TM. So if you didn't have LEDs in your last TM, I would hold off on the genny/solar panel decision until you've had a chance to camp a bit with the LEDs. Frankly, after we converted 4 of our overhead lamps (I believe ours draw 300mA each, and are brighter than the OEM bulbs), I've even briefly considered going back to one battery whenever it comes time to replace our current ones. If you don't have other power hungry needs (big TV, inverter, etc.), LEDs make a huge difference in power requirements, especially in the winter when it gets dark at 4:30pm.

I would personally consider a genny at some point, but only as a last resort.

Dave

05-13-2012, 07:10 PM	#10
ShrimpBurrito Site Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sunny Beaches of Los Angeles Posts: 3,256	No solar panel, and no genny of course. Behind the furnace, incandescent and fluorescent lights are the second biggest power draw in the TM. So if you didn't have LEDs in your last TM, I would hold off on the genny/solar panel decision until you've had a chance to camp a bit with the LEDs. Frankly, after we converted 4 of our overhead lamps (I believe ours draw 300mA each, and are brighter than the OEM bulbs), I've even briefly considered going back to one battery whenever it comes time to replace our current ones. If you don't have other power hungry needs (big TV, inverter, etc.), LEDs make a huge difference in power requirements, especially in the winter when it gets dark at 4:30pm. I would personally consider a genny at some point, but only as a last resort. Dave __________________ 2000 2720SL & 2007 3124KB 2005 Toyota Sequoia Twin Battle Born 12v 100Ah LiFePO4 (BBGC2) batteries, 300W solar on rear shell, Link 10, Lift kit, Maxxis 8008 225 75/R15 E tires