Adding more solar panels question?
I just got a 2000 Winnebago Adventurer 35B. It has a small solar panel on it already that seems to charge the batteries. If I wanted to convert to solar to avoid using the generator, would I be ab...
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Almot wrote:westend wrote:
X2, first step is to understand your total power needs. Tally up everything you will power.
2nd step - post in Tech Issues. More solar threads there.
I am 99% positive that a single small panel installed on your bus has to go, it's too small.
Roughly, in summer - at least 300W flat solar, 300W PSW inverter and 200-300 AH battery bank without microwave and other kitchen gadgets.
Some people opted for running generator when they make breakfast in microwave, and use solar rest of the day.
Interior lights MUST be replaced with LED.
Consider that so-called "flat" panels should still have a few degrees slope to drain water and debris - this usually comes naturally when conforming to the roof slope. Dust accumulated on panels can reduce the output by 5-10%, not enough to climb there with a broom (or spraying with a hose) more than once a year.
I have 520 watts of solar and 240 ah of battery and we didn't replace the lights with LED and get by just fine. So not it's not a must to install LED.
