Searching for appropriate Solar Charger
Just upgraded my 2013 Jayco Swift 18' TT with dual 6V batteries and LED lighting .. Now I'm looking for a "Very Portable" 100Wt Solar Charging system .. I've read many forum posts where folks talk ab...
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Yes, he meant Buddy, Coleman etc. Not a good choice for many reasons, but it does run without 12V.
And, - don't get excited about 60 AH a day from 120W panel. The panel can generate it on a good summer day, but the battery won't take it. 7A*6hrs + shoulder sun = 50 AH or more, but the battery will need 7A for a few hours only, and then its acceptance rate slows down.
There are certain tricks that boondocker with limited energy budget can use. Like charging/running laptop and similar loads when batteries are either full, or the acceptance rate dropped down to the level when the panel generates more amps than battery can take.
And, - don't get excited about 60 AH a day from 120W panel. The panel can generate it on a good summer day, but the battery won't take it. 7A*6hrs + shoulder sun = 50 AH or more, but the battery will need 7A for a few hours only, and then its acceptance rate slows down.
There are certain tricks that boondocker with limited energy budget can use. Like charging/running laptop and similar loads when batteries are either full, or the acceptance rate dropped down to the level when the panel generates more amps than battery can take.
