12V battery solar charging

[Fisherman]

Have you looked into renting, a lot of the shops now rent out the quiet Hondas or Yamaha gennies.

[Jigs]

I have but briefly about a month ago. If I recall renting one would not be cost-effective unless you only rent it for 1 or 2 days.

[sofabed]

I have the same issue. There is no power where my dock is and I bought but have used yet a 40W solar charger. I also have a small 1800kw generator. From what I am reading I should take back the solar panel and just use the generator to charge my batteries. Is this correct?

[Terry]

well you will get about 3.3 amps out of it so it would maintain the battery while your not there but would not charge up a battery over a weekend

[Fisherman]

I also have a small 1800kw generator.

And just how small is your 1800kW generator?

[Roy]

And just how small is your 1800kW generator?

 

[sofabed]

its the size of a briefcase made by coleman. 15"L x 12" D x 18"H and it weighs about 75lbs. It also is very quiet .

[Fisherman]

its the size of a briefcase made by coleman. 15"L x 12" D x 18"H and it weighs about 75lbs. It also is very quiet .

You didn't get the punch line.. I think your's is more like 1800 watt, not 1800 kw(kilowatt) or 150Amps/120V AC, far more than enough to power a whole house. If is is that strong and small it must be nuclear powered.

[sofabed]

I just logged on because I realized I posted the wrong size it's a1800W or a 1.8KW generator.

[Dabluz]

Forget the solar panels for recharging deep cycle trolling motor batteries. To have enough amperage will cost a fortune and would be too large to haul around in a boat.

 

Buy a second or even a third battery.....the biggest you can find. Buy a gas powered generator that will give a charge of 10 amps at 12 volts. Charge one battery during the day while using the other.