Solar trickle for temp outdoor storage?

[DaytonaDan]

We have to interrupt our full time adventure for a couple of months.

It has been suggested that a small solar trickle might be a good idea to keep our batteries fresh since we are utilising a local self storage outdoor lot.

Is this an OK idea? If so, which charger should we get? What amperage/wattage is best? Is there a preferred way to hook it up? What about the inside the AS battery switch?

As always, your help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[SCOTTinNJ]

If it's only a month or two just disconnect the batteries. You should be fine as there won't be any drain on them. Easier than dealing with solar and leaving things running.

[gklott]

Originally Posted by DaytonaDan

It has been suggested that a small solar trickle might be a good idea to keep our batteries fresh since we are utilising a local self storage outdoor lot.

There are some paths that you do not disconnect with the battery switch - such as the CO/Propane detector. I also like to have interior lights available and to power our intrusion alarm system. Solar makes sense.

I can recommend the Morningstar SunSaver MPPT (4 stage) or the SunKeeper PWM (3 stage) solar charge controllers for this purpose. Warranty is 5 years. They have been highly reliable for me to keep "stored" or lightly used batteries charged.

73/gus