boondocking,,,what about your furnace ??
Our plan is to do fall camping/boondocking in Maine,,,so when it gets cold the furnace runs off propane but,,,,what runs the fan ?? The coach batteries ??? How long will they last or whats the best pl...
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If you are planning to do a lot of boondocking, adding solar (and LED lighting) can solve lots of power problems. I spent 93 days without hookups this winter in Quartzsite, AZ & Imperial Dam, CA. While the days were warm, the nights were cold enough that I was going through a tank of propane ever 10 days or so.
With 195 watts of solar on the roof & a portable 160 watt panel (the roof top panels are enough during the summer, but not with the low angle winter sun) and a pair of 232 amp hour 6V batteries, I was able to run all my electrical stuff (except the AC) including making a pot of coffee with an inverter each morning. I averaged 35 - 40 amp hours per day.
With 195 watts of solar on the roof & a portable 160 watt panel (the roof top panels are enough during the summer, but not with the low angle winter sun) and a pair of 232 amp hour 6V batteries, I was able to run all my electrical stuff (except the AC) including making a pot of coffee with an inverter each morning. I averaged 35 - 40 amp hours per day.
