Solar panel overkill?
I have been mentally designing a solar system for our small class C. I have 2 6 volt GC batteries and have no extra room to add more. I was originally thinking of installing a 24V 235 watt panel fro...
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BFL13 wrote:
Ok, I define that much solar {10-15 AH} as peanuts and so call that no solar.
This can be anywhere from 5 to 20 minutes extra generator run, depending on SOC. They want to cut down on genny run, so...
BFL13 wrote:
I am just thinking, without knowing anything about the OP except what he has posted, that some caution is in order here. Maybe getting ahead of himself and will regret nailing down a bunch of solar on that RV when he will then get a different RV for retirement anyway
If they plan to sell it within 2 years, I would not install anything. If they don't sell it for at least 5 years, it will be 14+ years old, and then solar on roof either won't matter or will add the value. Engine condition and mileage will become more important then. Also, they mentioned using it for traveling to their work places and parking close to residencies, so messing with a portable system every time may not be practical. I agree that installing it permanent or portable is a personal choice.
