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Stromboli
Explorer
Oct 29, 2018

Help with picking out components, and do I need solar.

Do I need solar? I’m up grading and setting up the trailer for long term dry camping. I’m installing a Honda 3000i generator onto the tongue of my Nash 17K. I’ve also decided to add lithium batter...
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pianotuna
Nomad III
Oct 31, 2018
Hi,

It means that solar can top off the battery bank if the system is properly configured, and that running a generator to "top off" is prohibitively expensive.

Since you want LI batteries--that doesn't apply to you.


Stromboli wrote:

For instance, this, I have no idea what this means.

Solar is in a unique position to offer finish-charging expertise due to more complete control and because solar can finish up an utterly correct battery charge minus a generator's negative points.

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