OptiMate Solar Duo Portable Solar Panel with Controller Review Video

What I think you are asking is how to determine the minimum amount of energy, by way of solar panels, that you need to have available to put back in to your battery. If your goal is to simply maintain the battery while the RV is in storage unable to…

Usually loops for the safety chains are on the hitch receiver because a pintle hitch like the Buyer's Products #33710045 you referenecd often connects to a mount the B&W #BWPMHD14003 which slides into a receiver. If this isn't how yours…

You're on the right track, though you will need a controller; the Go Power DuraLite Portable Solar Panel Expansion - 100 Watt #GP76FR is an additional panel you can add. So you can plug in the DuraLite solar panel, but what you will need is the…

The 35 Amp Progressive Dynamics RV Power Control Center with AC/DC Panel and Converter/Smart Charger #PD4135K is used to distribute power from an AC power source to both AC and DC accessories. If you are needing to use DC power for AC accessories…

How many batteries are we talking about? Because I have battery boxes of all shapes and sizes! Something I like and that locks and just plain looks good is the TorkLift PowerArmor Locking Battery Box #TLA7712R. The outside dimensions of this box,…

A lithium battery like the Power Sonic RV Lithium Battery #PS34FR is going to be the best battery type for your alarm system. Lithium batteries handle the cold weather better than AGM or Deep cycle batteries that can freeze. Traditional lead acid…

Using the breakaway battery charger to charge another battery on the trailer is not recommended. The larger battery you are using to operate the trailer winch would take an extremely long time to charge with a breakaway charger and would likely never…

You're on the right path but this kit #34282183 has items you don't need if you're just looking to trickle charge your boat batteries. If you're just wanting to trickle charge your batteries then I recommend getting two of the…

For a 12,000 lb. electric car trailer winch like the Bulldog Winch Trailer Winch part #BDW10040, I recommend a standard 12 volt lead acid battery rated up to at least 650 cold cranking amps (CCA). As long as the battery is rated up to 650 CCA then…

The OptiMate Solar Duo Solar Charging System part #MA49JR would be a solid option. It's a 10 watt solar charger that would mount on the roof of your fifth wheel that would do a great job keeping the battery bank topped off that you have.

Check out the picture I attached plus the FAQ article to the right to see a 7-way diagram you could use to wire up your trailer.