Question on Number of Solar Panels
I have a 24'stationary travel trailer that I want to install solar on. I plan on using 2 GC-2 batteries (230ah)in series to provide 12 volts with 230 AH, which I know only 40-50% of that is usable. Be...
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Your batts need to get to 100% every so often or they will be ruined by sulfation. You can't get them to 100% using the generator--not enough time.
That leaves taking them back and forth with you during the winter visits, keeping them above 50% while there using the generator and a portable charger.
After you get home use the charger to get them up and then use a battery "maintainer" to keep them fully charged.
In the other half of the year, you could use "some solar" at the location, if you find the winter routine is a bother to do it all year.
If there is a security from theft risk at the location, you could do the whole thing with portable everything--solar, charger, batteries. Some folks have it all in a utility trailer they tow back and forth. Just plug the "cabin" into the utility trailer "power set"
That leaves taking them back and forth with you during the winter visits, keeping them above 50% while there using the generator and a portable charger.
After you get home use the charger to get them up and then use a battery "maintainer" to keep them fully charged.
In the other half of the year, you could use "some solar" at the location, if you find the winter routine is a bother to do it all year.
If there is a security from theft risk at the location, you could do the whole thing with portable everything--solar, charger, batteries. Some folks have it all in a utility trailer they tow back and forth. Just plug the "cabin" into the utility trailer "power set"
