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<blockquote data-quote="condor22" data-source="post: 290075" data-attributes="member: 1932"><p>Forgot to mention, if I want to go on the internet or use my laptop, it's usually after the genny is turned off. So I use its battery and get about 2.5 to 3 hours. But I also have a 12VDC power pack that I can plug into the van battery as well. The Telstra WiFi mobile broadband has a rechargeable battery also.</p><p>If used, they both get plugged in the next afternoon when the genny is fired up.</p><p></p><p>If I decide not to use the genny, I'm more prudent on van power, but my panels will replace what I have used, so more or less indefinite 12v.</p><p>By keeping most of the LPG for the fridge, I get 2-3 weeks from the 9kg total.</p><p></p><p>Only time will tell, but based on past experience and my own knowledge, I'm confident, my battery will get maximum life.</p><p></p><p>As I only use the van periodically, I know my best battery life rate is between 30 and 60AH, 30 being better than 60. The most I have ever used on this van when the ambient was below zero overnight and the diesel heater was working harder was 46 AH which is 38%. My normal usage is about 30-35AH, including 5 hours of TV, so < 30%. I'm happy with that.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="condor22, post: 290075, member: 1932"] Forgot to mention, if I want to go on the internet or use my laptop, it's usually after the genny is turned off. So I use its battery and get about 2.5 to 3 hours. But I also have a 12VDC power pack that I can plug into the van battery as well. The Telstra WiFi mobile broadband has a rechargeable battery also. If used, they both get plugged in the next afternoon when the genny is fired up. If I decide not to use the genny, I'm more prudent on van power, but my panels will replace what I have used, so more or less indefinite 12v. By keeping most of the LPG for the fridge, I get 2-3 weeks from the 9kg total. Only time will tell, but based on past experience and my own knowledge, I'm confident, my battery will get maximum life. As I only use the van periodically, I know my best battery life rate is between 30 and 60AH, 30 being better than 60. The most I have ever used on this van when the ambient was below zero overnight and the diesel heater was working harder was 46 AH which is 38%. My normal usage is about 30-35AH, including 5 hours of TV, so < 30%. I'm happy with that. [/QUOTE]
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