Well, Here we go

CSCustomCars wrote:

Trackrig wrote:
Install four 6V batteries for your CPAP and breath peacefully - and some solar when you can.

Bill

Please correct/teach me; I was under the impression that A/C outlets do not operate unless plugged into shore power or use an inverter generator.

Solar will be a ways off. I have an extremely limited budget, and before I go too crazy with a full outfit, I want to see how much I take to this first.

I spent a year and a half researching and installing my solar project. I found 4 130 watt used panels for $65 each, I bought 2 Crown 240 ah batteries, a Morningstar TS-45 controller, a Bogart TM-2030 battery monitor and a Magnum MMS2012 inverter/charger.

I did the install myself and have 3 120 volt circuits powered by the inverter. My wife uses a CPAP machine also and everything works fine. My install cost me just under $2,300 for everything including wiring and hardware.

With that Zeppelin you won't need or likely want 4 panels but you could likely find a couple used 200-250 watt panels that would do everything you need. You may even only need one panel.

I know a guy that lived successfully for 7 years off grid in a 5ver on 345 watts of solar and never owned a generator.