welsteach wrote:
I reside in Alaska. Buying a TC and wondering whether solar is worth the money and effort here. Our camping is primarily here in AK and possible some Canadian, so sunshine is a commodity.
In our former TT we used a generator which we still have. Hassle to set up in weather sometimes, but usually used to top up batts.
Biggest energy use for us is heater.
Basement model Bigfoot. Would wave6 be best?
Please chime in with your expertise. Has been 30 years since we owned a TC.
Not nearly as far north as you, we’re in Wyoming, but use elevation adjustable panels on our 5er, to get as much available light in low sun, short day situations! If you will be using it in fall or winter , the adjustable panels are very beneficial. Will will do the same with our Bigfoot (we bought 4 - 100 watt panels) this summer.....as it will see some winter use. We also have the Olympic Wave....however, if you have water in the system, it’s only going to help your tanks and water lines into the 20’s. I’m assuming you will be using it in much colder conditions. We’ll be using ours in sub-zero ( with water in system) occasionally for ice fishing trips! The forced air is the only way to keep water in a liquid state! ;)
In fall/winter use (if you keep water in system) you will need to supplement with the generator, just maybe a lot less. With the steep winter angle on panels, they will clean fairly easily.....though still a bit of a pain in the buttocks. On a nice sunny day, they self-clean pretty well!
