They help, but even in full sun with a decently-sized panel on a trailer you’ll still only be slowing the battery drain. If your trip is long, sunny, and has no access to the grid, then they can make a lot of sense, but if you have any grid access at all, a second battery is usually a better choice.
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They help, but even in full sun with a decently-sized panel on a trailer you’ll still only be slowing the battery drain. If your trip is long, sunny, and has no access to the grid, then they can make a lot of sense, but if you have any grid access at all, a second battery is usually a better choice.