Solar Solution Adequate?
Hello, everyone! Pretty new to the Class A (2017 Newmar Ventana LE) lifestyle, I had the dealer install a 160 Watt Zamp Solar Deluxe kit, with a 30-Amp Controller, anticipating I would have a nee...
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Ok, I'm learning... and with each answer, I have more questions... feel thankful so many offer their input, advice, guidance, observations, and more - thank you!
Is my controller for current solar a good indicator to determine when batteries reach, as I understand it, that critical 50% power level, when the indicator shows LESS than 12 volts?
Would an external meter of some type be wise to check battery levels?
Are watt hours available indicated on the battery?
With the new RV, I got a mountain of manuals for everything, but none, surprisingly, show specs that indicate power usage or output, so the calculations I read in these threads - all a mystery in themselves - make little sense... just can't seem to wrap my head around that, though I feel it's important I learn it, and practice, practice, practice working the equations until I DO understand it well...
I ran across a link to a page that helps calculate solar power needs, which serve as a guide to determining how many amps/panels would be needed to satisfy probable needs, and while useful to some, it asks a lot of data I don't know how to find....
Must I spend near endless hours surfing the web to find power usage for my fridge, microwave, water heater, TV, W/D, etc.?
Is my controller for current solar a good indicator to determine when batteries reach, as I understand it, that critical 50% power level, when the indicator shows LESS than 12 volts?
Would an external meter of some type be wise to check battery levels?
Are watt hours available indicated on the battery?
With the new RV, I got a mountain of manuals for everything, but none, surprisingly, show specs that indicate power usage or output, so the calculations I read in these threads - all a mystery in themselves - make little sense... just can't seem to wrap my head around that, though I feel it's important I learn it, and practice, practice, practice working the equations until I DO understand it well...
I ran across a link to a page that helps calculate solar power needs, which serve as a guide to determining how many amps/panels would be needed to satisfy probable needs, and while useful to some, it asks a lot of data I don't know how to find....
Must I spend near endless hours surfing the web to find power usage for my fridge, microwave, water heater, TV, W/D, etc.?
