battery charging question - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

walrus · 07-02-2014, 06:11 AM

When you say keep it simple it depends on what your wants and needs are on a longer trip.

This is what I do on Baja trips and longer trips to the river, I keep it simple.
I run a go-pro and a small fish finder for 10 days, and them turn off water and sleep periods. That's simple enough for a small automotive battery (225CCA) to handle. This will cost about $32-$36. Just fully charge it before each trip and your all set. (weight 36 lbs)

If your idea of simple includes laptops, cellphones, tablets, and large powerful sonar systems, it does gets more complicated and expensive.
I have no experience to help you there.

tsugg · 07-02-2014, 07:32 AM

Just make sure someone on the trip is driving a 05 or later toyota tacoma and bring your home charger.The taco has a great 115 volt outlet is the bed! I'v charged everything with it in baja and the desert. Even ran a small microwave with it.

07-02-2014, 06:11 AM	#1
walrus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Baja fish camp Posts: 478	When you say keep it simple it depends on what your wants and needs are on a longer trip. This is what I do on Baja trips and longer trips to the river, I keep it simple. I run a go-pro and a small fish finder for 10 days, and them turn off water and sleep periods. That's simple enough for a small automotive battery (225CCA) to handle. This will cost about $32-$36. Just fully charge it before each trip and your all set. (weight 36 lbs) If your idea of simple includes laptops, cellphones, tablets, and large powerful sonar systems, it does gets more complicated and expensive. I have no experience to help you there. __________________

07-02-2014, 07:32 AM	#2
tsugg LOWSPARK Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: CARLSBAD Posts: 251	Keep it simple Just make sure someone on the trip is driving a 05 or later toyota tacoma and bring your home charger.The taco has a great 115 volt outlet is the bed! I'v charged everything with it in baja and the desert. Even ran a small microwave with it.