LED and dual batteries vs solar
I've done some homework on this topic regarding boondocking / power conservation but want to ask some questions to those who have done this, as I've become a bit confused. Am looking to go with so...
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Pro for solar: I don't have to stick around the campground while the generator runs for hours. I can go to town, hike, sleep, whatever catches my fancy as the panels do all the work.
Pro for solar: my system is set to equalize my batteries once per month. I don't have to think about it, I don't have to remember, and I don't have to run the generator for hours to do it.
Pro for solar: I don't have to buy gas and carry extra gas when camping.
pro for solar: My panels charge up my batteries faster than my generator does. It takes about 3 hours of a good sunny day to get to 100%. A generator will take you to 90% fairly well but after that...
con for solar: I have to exercise my generator once per month to keep it working.
Honestly, once it is installed, there is nothing simpler than solar power.It just keeps on giving. I'm considering having it installed on a house, if we ever get one.
Pro for solar: my system is set to equalize my batteries once per month. I don't have to think about it, I don't have to remember, and I don't have to run the generator for hours to do it.
Pro for solar: I don't have to buy gas and carry extra gas when camping.
pro for solar: My panels charge up my batteries faster than my generator does. It takes about 3 hours of a good sunny day to get to 100%. A generator will take you to 90% fairly well but after that...
con for solar: I have to exercise my generator once per month to keep it working.
Honestly, once it is installed, there is nothing simpler than solar power.It just keeps on giving. I'm considering having it installed on a house, if we ever get one.
