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   > >  Maybe I am just still under a little brain fog from the   
   > >  procedure, but it just seems like we are getting into the weeds   
   > >  and not being helpful recently.  But, I do think we can all put   
   > >  our heads together and help you make a good decision on this   
   > >  battery charging problem of yours. It's a universal concern for   
   > >  RVers.   
   >   
   > Really appreciate your kind and thoughtful help here.   
   >   
   >   
   > >  ---snip---   
   > >   
   > > > So if I'm reading this right, the concept would be to use some   
   > > > kind of portable power station as something like a backup for   
   > > > the trailer's installed battery?  Seems it would be handy, and   
   > > > might be simplest to set up with solar panels.   
   > >   
   > >  IMO, this power station idea is not what you need.  You already   
   > >  have one, an expensive and capable one, with your lithium   
   > >  battery.  A solar setup is another thing.  You just have to   
   > >  figure out how to get the power to it.  Answer the questions   
   > >  posed above about what you have now and let's work through this   
   > >  again, Ted.   
   >   
   > That makes sense.  I guess one thing that caught my eye with the   
   > power station was the 110 V outlet.  Other than the AC, we would   
   > have to do without the microwave and the electric kettle for   
   > coffee on 12 V only.  We have to have our morning coffee (dark and   
   > strong with an Aeropress), and I have yet to find a kettle that   
   > could run on 12 V.  We could use the stove and a tea kettle, I   
   > guess.   
   >   
   > Anyway, I think I answered all your questions, but maybe not in a   
   > very concise way.  Thanks again for the help!   
      
   Catching up here but related to the roof mount. look at amazon.  They   
   have a bazillion types of solar panel attachment gear for use on RV   
   roofs.  Some obviously flat mount but I think that affects how much   
   solar you get.  You still get some.   
      
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