red31 wrote:
asking and sharing with others about their trial and error experiences shouldn't be stifled. The one that stifles should be.
red31,
The posts from MOST of the contributors has been very helpful. As I prepare for more boon docking camping over the next year, I see I will need more AH so that I don't have to run my generator as often.
Planned changes right now is:
Install 4 6volt batteries to get 400AH and not add solar at this time. If I do add solar it will be a mobile panel vs full installation on the roof. This will allow me to stay at 75% within a 24 hours period without the generator (or go 2 days before generator runs).
With my current configuration (150AH with 2 12volt batteries), I am running my batteries to empty over the 8 hours of nighttime if I run a small dc fan. After getting behind in the batteries (low voltage from draining), I never seem to catch up after the 1st 24-48 hours.
I'd like to stay boon docking for 5-10 days and we can do it with the other resources (water and black/grey tanks). However, the electrical has me limited. I found this out during our first boon docking in Acadia NP in May. Day 1 - Great power, Day 2 - limited power, Day 3-6 - ran out of power every night even though I ran the genet for 3-4 hours daily.
I am very appreciative of the info from the others posting on the thread with their rv configs.
