Recharging via generator and/or solar panels
Since I have both options, from a power management perspective, since the 120W folding panel has diodes... must I only run one, or the other, and have a complete disconnect of the input from the solar...
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NinerBikes,
I suspect that parasitic loads will vary by rig. Here are mine:
- Propane detector 70mA
- Display on clock radio ~100mA (can disable if needed)
- Two digital displays and several LED's ~100mA
- Refrigerator 400mA (when cooling, less in standby)
For a total, maximum (in hot weather), parasitic load of 770mA or 18.5 Amp-Hrs./day.
At 8AM this morning, in solid overcast conditions, with the trailer parked in the shade (if there were sun) of my barn, my solar system (300 W) has already recovered all of the parasitic losses (except refrigerator which is off) from last night. Love that solar.
Hope this helps,
Steve
I suspect that parasitic loads will vary by rig. Here are mine:
- Propane detector 70mA
- Display on clock radio ~100mA (can disable if needed)
- Two digital displays and several LED's ~100mA
- Refrigerator 400mA (when cooling, less in standby)
For a total, maximum (in hot weather), parasitic load of 770mA or 18.5 Amp-Hrs./day.
At 8AM this morning, in solid overcast conditions, with the trailer parked in the shade (if there were sun) of my barn, my solar system (300 W) has already recovered all of the parasitic losses (except refrigerator which is off) from last night. Love that solar.
Hope this helps,
Steve
