MrWizard wrote:
all of this is more about the 'batteries' than the solar
Was waiting for someone to go here. Using electricity while not connected to shore power (generator or pedestal) equals batteries. At minimum you need enough battery to get through the night. At minimum. A true battery monitor would allow you to understand your power requirements before buying any battery charging devices such as Solar charge controller or Inverter/Charger. The problem with this is if you plan on buying excellent equipment. The Midnite Solar Kid is not only a top notch Solar battery charger and highly recommended, with the Wizbang Jr add on its a true battery monitor along with other advanced features most other charge controllers don't have.
Best to learn about batteries first. Especially the charging section. https://www.solar-electric.com/learning-center/batteries-and-charging/deep-cycle-battery-faq.html
Here is a fun little video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jz5QTrtaHAo&t=4s
By the way, if your RV powercenter says WFCO and is stock your current battery charger is junk.
- Jeff
