Solar panels. Looking to buy several.
Since frequently we are out in the boonies with either the coach or the travel trailer, rather than to run the generator to recharge the house batteries, I've seen folks with solar panels. So....wh...
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There is indeed a lot more to it than meets the eye. When I started looking into it,I came upon a book that led me to a web site that has been a fabulous resource. Surf over to mobile-solarpower.com and find the answers. The author thereof is very good at explaining things so that even us dummies can understand and even has designed several sizes of systems with suggested parts and places to buy them. What’s more, he updates them frequently to account for varying market and state of the art conditions.
I have used his 400 watt system as the basis of my own build for my TT. It was easy to do and has proven perfect for my needs. It replaced a now deceased small generator.
Btw, the panels at Harbor Freight are not recommended. They will likely be useful for only 5-10 years, being amorphous, whereas polycrystalline or monocrystalline panels should last for at least 25-30 years. They are also not as low cost. I just bought 4-100 watt polycrystalline panels from Home Depot for $75 each and they have 25 year guarantees.
I have used his 400 watt system as the basis of my own build for my TT. It was easy to do and has proven perfect for my needs. It replaced a now deceased small generator.
Btw, the panels at Harbor Freight are not recommended. They will likely be useful for only 5-10 years, being amorphous, whereas polycrystalline or monocrystalline panels should last for at least 25-30 years. They are also not as low cost. I just bought 4-100 watt polycrystalline panels from Home Depot for $75 each and they have 25 year guarantees.
