Portable solar for limited current draw
I want to be able to generate enough power to run my laptop and keep a couple of lights inside the RV lit. 1. Will a 100 watt portable solar array do it? Or will I need 200? (Let's assume that I'll...
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ohhell10339, got a fridge with a 12v brain or CO/Propane detectors that are constant draws on your battery? These things operate 24/7 so consider these loads.
100 watts makes a nice maintainer in storage (single battery) with those loads disconnected, camping it may be enough to cover those loads so your battery can be used to charge a laptop (12v adapter) and operate a few LED lights for a long weekend.
Consider
https://www.solarblvd.com/products/solar-cynergy-160-watt-foldable-12-volt-solar-panel-2/
and a grape solar charge controller
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Grape-Solar-40-Amp-PWM-Solar-Charge-Controller-with-Bluetooth-GS-PWM-40BT/207100856
100 watts makes a nice maintainer in storage (single battery) with those loads disconnected, camping it may be enough to cover those loads so your battery can be used to charge a laptop (12v adapter) and operate a few LED lights for a long weekend.
Consider
https://www.solarblvd.com/products/solar-cynergy-160-watt-foldable-12-volt-solar-panel-2/
and a grape solar charge controller
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Grape-Solar-40-Amp-PWM-Solar-Charge-Controller-with-Bluetooth-GS-PWM-40BT/207100856
