Should I install a solar panel on the roof?
I am researching the possibility and feasibility of installing a solar panel on the roof of my Jayco Seneca 36MS 37' Class C RV. When dry camping would a solar panel allow me to use the tv or 1 air co...
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In novice terms, yes solar makes a lot of sense. But NOT for high amperage items like AC units. You could not carry enough batteries to run that for more than say 10 seconds.
Properly matched solar and batteries can carry you for weeks without having to use a generator. But you also need to understand how to conserve. Using gas when ever you can, keeping your electric consumption to an absolute minimum. That does not mean you cant watch TV for a couple of hours a nite, just dont leave a lot of lights on all day, using LED lights, running of propane everything you can and having a sufficiently large battery bank. That means at least 4-6VDC golf cart batteries.
Properly matched solar and batteries can carry you for weeks without having to use a generator. But you also need to understand how to conserve. Using gas when ever you can, keeping your electric consumption to an absolute minimum. That does not mean you cant watch TV for a couple of hours a nite, just dont leave a lot of lights on all day, using LED lights, running of propane everything you can and having a sufficiently large battery bank. That means at least 4-6VDC golf cart batteries.
