Solar Array Install on a Lance 1995
I've been installing a Solar Array in the RV and thought maybe someone would like to see the progress. Got all the solar hardware from Renogy. and some screws, wire clips, and 10 AWG wire from Lowes. ...
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Looks like a great job installing all that stuff.
I have a e-meter on my motorhome that accurately measures the amperage going into and out of my 4 golf cart batteries, I also have 415 watts of solar.
While parked, the battery draw is 0.8 amps to run the CO and propane detectors, and 1.1 amps while the refrigerator is running. So basically about 35 AH is used daily to run the RV, not including pump, lights, furnace ect.
With solar it is so much more fun to dry camp! I figure that I have saved my install cost of $3,000 more than 5 times by just saving $10 a night campground fees! I full timed from 2005 - 2008.
You might want to check out this site for free camping areas. FreeCampgrounds.com
Good luck and have fun camping!
Fred.
I have a e-meter on my motorhome that accurately measures the amperage going into and out of my 4 golf cart batteries, I also have 415 watts of solar.
While parked, the battery draw is 0.8 amps to run the CO and propane detectors, and 1.1 amps while the refrigerator is running. So basically about 35 AH is used daily to run the RV, not including pump, lights, furnace ect.
With solar it is so much more fun to dry camp! I figure that I have saved my install cost of $3,000 more than 5 times by just saving $10 a night campground fees! I full timed from 2005 - 2008.
You might want to check out this site for free camping areas. FreeCampgrounds.com
Good luck and have fun camping!
Fred.
