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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You do not need any more than 50 for your intentions. Lots of people here are advising huge amounts of solar, which is correct if you want to fully charge your battery ever day. But that is clearly not what you want.
I can camp for three nights and my battery only drains down to 65% with my 45 watt array - even though I camp n heavily treed areas. I move them around.
I was using (led)lights unrestricted. I have the outside strip led lights with the remote control that were on for at least four hours per night. Also used the water pump as required for dishes and showers. Fridge on propane, ran DVD player (12 volt) and tv on an inverter for a total of about three hours per day. Charged cell phones and tablets daily from a 12 volt charger.
Furnace ran one night for an hour or two.
I don't have (or want) a generator and I do just fine with my usage. Could easily go five days.
I would suggest you upgrade your batteries to dual six volt deep cycle and get the 50 watt panels. Also convert to LED lights. Cheap on EBAY. I converted all inside lights for a total of about $80. Then you will attain your goal easily.
I can camp for three nights and my battery only drains down to 65% with my 45 watt array - even though I camp n heavily treed areas. I move them around.
I was using (led)lights unrestricted. I have the outside strip led lights with the remote control that were on for at least four hours per night. Also used the water pump as required for dishes and showers. Fridge on propane, ran DVD player (12 volt) and tv on an inverter for a total of about three hours per day. Charged cell phones and tablets daily from a 12 volt charger.
Furnace ran one night for an hour or two.
I don't have (or want) a generator and I do just fine with my usage. Could easily go five days.
I would suggest you upgrade your batteries to dual six volt deep cycle and get the 50 watt panels. Also convert to LED lights. Cheap on EBAY. I converted all inside lights for a total of about $80. Then you will attain your goal easily.
