How many solar watts should I get?
Thinking of investing in some portable solar panels but once again, I'm confused by the amount of product diversity out there. And my knowledge on the topic is minimal. :h So to understand what I'...
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2oldman wrote:KATOOM wrote:Portable panel kits are attractive to the novice because they seem affordable and easy. The reality is they are underpowered and expensive.
The lightweight portable solar panels seem like a good idea since I like to park the TH in shade and having the ability to move the panels into the sun would be good. .. I'm not sure how much 50 watts will do.
I recommend at least 300w to really accomplish anything, and not portable. You'll get very weary of lugging panels in and out of the RV, and storing them. Put them on the roof and be done with it.
Sorry, but you'll have to just park in the sun.
Portables are only as small as you make them. Our 230w portable does quite well thank you and considering it can track the sun and get maximum amp most of the day , not just at noon time, it can do as well as a larger system mounted flat.
There are some down sides such as storage and handling, still it is nice to park in the shade while the panel is in the sun.
