We seem to always have issues with keeping our batteries charged in our 2015 Hawk. Sometimes we've ended up spending the night in an unwholesome RV park just to be able to plug into shore power. The truck's contribution seems to be quite slight so we're relying primarily on the solar panels (160 w on the roof and an 80 w portable). The portable unit doesn't get used often because we are usually hiking during the day and won't leave it out. I am planning to mount it permanently on the roof before our next trip, which should help. I am considering buying a small generator to keep the batteries in shape so that we can avoid the necessity of occasional shore power altogether. I'm wondering if anyone here has any experience doing this with one of the smallest generators like the Honda EU1000i. I'd rather not carry anything larger than that (I'm not even sure where I'd keep it since we seem to have already filled every available space both in the camper and the truck). Any alternate suggestions would also be welcome.