Experts,
Starting to research battery options for a simple setup to power an MGL radio/intercom directly and Garmin 496, ipods, etc. via cigarette receptacle. Don't need cranking power cause I don't have a starter. Of course, looking for the lightest solution. And interestingly, this setup would be lighter than all the handheld stuff and the nest of wires we had before. Would also love to have solar charging capability, put in the skylight, for those long trips to keep said battery topped off. None of these devices draws more than a couple amps.
Any thoughts on brands, volts/watts/amps needed, setup, etc? Looked at Sunlinq from Stewarts links above and GoalZero from REI for solar options. Just don't know how big of an outfit I need. Of course looked at Odyssey for batteries but don't think they make anything small enough for my application.
Sorry if these questions seem a little remedial. I'm kind of an Okie when it comes to electricty.
Thanks in advance!
Andrew
Starting to research battery options for a simple setup to power an MGL radio/intercom directly and Garmin 496, ipods, etc. via cigarette receptacle. Don't need cranking power cause I don't have a starter. Of course, looking for the lightest solution. And interestingly, this setup would be lighter than all the handheld stuff and the nest of wires we had before. Would also love to have solar charging capability, put in the skylight, for those long trips to keep said battery topped off. None of these devices draws more than a couple amps.
Any thoughts on brands, volts/watts/amps needed, setup, etc? Looked at Sunlinq from Stewarts links above and GoalZero from REI for solar options. Just don't know how big of an outfit I need. Of course looked at Odyssey for batteries but don't think they make anything small enough for my application.
Sorry if these questions seem a little remedial. I'm kind of an Okie when it comes to electricty.
Thanks in advance!
Andrew
