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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Hi,
If the rv is in 'storage mode' then, 400 watts, even with indirect light may be enough to balance the 6% self discharge that high antonym deep cycle batteries exhibit.
In my previous RV I had 30 watts which maintained 250 amp-hours of twelve volt Walmart jars. By accident I had wired them in a balanced manner. Every trip started with the battery bank fully charged. They lasted for 9 years until the next owner plugged in the Magnatek charger full time. That toasted them pdq.
If the rv is in 'storage mode' then, 400 watts, even with indirect light may be enough to balance the 6% self discharge that high antonym deep cycle batteries exhibit.
In my previous RV I had 30 watts which maintained 250 amp-hours of twelve volt Walmart jars. By accident I had wired them in a balanced manner. Every trip started with the battery bank fully charged. They lasted for 9 years until the next owner plugged in the Magnatek charger full time. That toasted them pdq.
