Solar or Generator??
We are going to have some short boon-docking trips (3-4 days). I do not know my actual energy needs right now, but the DW and I are conservative when it comes to water and power. I really just want ...
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It used to be that solar was as expensive as a gen so it was hard to afford both. You have to have a gen even if you get solar because the gen always works sunshine or not. So that meant no solar if you had to pick one or the other on a budget.
Now solar is much less expensive while gens still cost a bunch, so it is no longer one or the other. After you get the gen, you can get some useful solar for under $200 these days. eg a 150w panel for $160 (if you can pick it up yourself, no shipping) and a 20a controller for $30
Now solar is much less expensive while gens still cost a bunch, so it is no longer one or the other. After you get the gen, you can get some useful solar for under $200 these days. eg a 150w panel for $160 (if you can pick it up yourself, no shipping) and a 20a controller for $30
