AGM Battery Charging Recommendation Between Smart Charger or Solar Panel

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I have instaled odyssey AGM deep Cycle Battery like auxiliary batery to run fridge, water pump and tire inflator when need.I own Toyota Tundra TRD off road, do not use my truck often and I would like to keep my batteries full charged all the time to be ready when I going to camping. I am wondering what is best to keep batteries fully changed using smart charger or solar panel. Thank you

asked by: Stevan K

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If your trailer is going to be parked near an outlet when you aren't using it then a smart charger will be more cost-effective and still sufficiently charge your battery, but if your trailer isn't near an outlet then you'll need to go with solar panels. I personally like the solar panel setup the best because it means your batteries can virtually be charged anywhere there is sun but a lot of this has to do with your budget so below is what I recommend out of either system - pricing can be found on the product pages:

Wall Smart Charger
NOCO Genius Smart Battery Charger - # 329-GENIUS10

Solar Panel Charger
Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger # 331-BCDC1225D
Solar Panel # RED56VR
Mounting Brackets # RED79VR
MC4 Cable # RED38VR

For the best of both worlds you can install the Redarc The Manager30 Battery Management System # RED88FR which can integrate the solar panel equipment mentioned above plus it has a plug for AC (standard wall outlet) power, but for the occasional camper this would be considered overkill. The BCDC and The Manager30 can also be set up for pulling power from your Tundra as well.

Attached are some review videos to check out.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Yes, the Redarc Solar Panel #RED66VR can be used with your Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100/30 Solar charging system. The Redarc Solar Panel #RED66VR uses a standard MC4 connector and can be used with any system that uses the MC4 connectors.

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Answer 2

The Go Power RV Converter and Smart Battery Charger #34266169 was designed to be used with standard 15 amp circuits like what your storage unit has so it would work great. This would draw right around 8 amps so you'd be totally fine.

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The Go Power RV Converter and Smart Battery Charger - 12V - 55 Amp, part #34266169, will work. You might have to do some altering to make it fit.

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Hey David, from previous customers of ours who have the same 2020 Keystone Raptor 424 we have determined that your pin box style is the Lippert 1621 which means for a Gen-Y gooseneck adapter you'd want the #GY58GR that you referenced.

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The Loadstar ST235/75R15 Radial Off-Road Tire w/ 15" Black Mod Wheel item #KE88JR will work great as a spare tire for your Rove 14FL travel lite trailer. It weighs 66 lbs. The wheel tire combo does not come balanced but you can use the…

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Thanks for reaching out, Michael! The Dexter Electric Trailer Brakes #K23-086-087-00 are compatible with 3,500 lb axles and have the standard 4-bolt pattern so if that matches the specs of your axle then this will definitely work for your…

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Most if not all trailer wiring harnesses/connectors use larger wires for the 12 volt and ground circuits compared to the other circuits (lights). The sockets themselves don't have an amperage rating so you will go by the draw of the things…

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You can put a maintenance charge on your trailer battery with the 12 volt accessory circuit of the 7-way. The 1:00 position of your 7-way carries this circuit. You would just need to run a length of 10 gauge wire like part #10-1-1 (sold by the foot),…

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The Bulldog Winch Ratcheting Wheel Tie-Down Strap #BDW20362 is designed to connect to a D-Ring type of connection point so you wouldn't need to install an e-track on your trailer. For your application I recommend installing the Brophy D-Ring Tie…

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Yes we do have backing plates for the e-tracks. I recommend going with etrailer E-Track Backing Plates w/ Hardware - Galvanized Steel - 6" Long x 6" Wide - Qty 4 #e66RR which is a nice kit that includes 4 plates and all the necessary…

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Answer 11

Yes, the High Pointe Over the Range RV Microwave #HP74ZR has a two speed exhaust fan which will remove all smoke, steam, and odors out of the immediate cooking area, but it will not vent it outside. If you wanted to have the microwave be able to vent…

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Answer 12

The Shocker Hitch Air Cushioned Gooseneck Coupler part #SHK46MR that you referenced can be used with the 4 inch B and W offset ball part #BWGNXA4085 that you mentioned. In fact, the picture we got from Shocker Hitch that I attached to this page shows…

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