Solar power, not sure what all is needed
I have some property and we love camping on it. (we have zero power) The only solar power I would like/need is enough to run a couple LED lights at night, charge an iphone, and plug my Wilson Universa...
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fjacky wrote:BFL13 wrote:
You must give more scenario. How long at a time do you stay out there? What do you have now to recharge the two 6s? Do you leave it all there unattended when going home? Is that ok for theft worries? Do you take the batteries home and how often? (for chances to recharge to 100% on shore power) Is this a cabin or an RV or an RV acting as a cabin?
We do approx 8-10 trips a year up there, ranging from 2 days - 5 days
I don't have the batteries yet. Only generator (just getting started)
Not worried about theft, but can bring batteries home to keep charged if it's the way to go.
As of now it's a hybrid camper, but will soon be getting a cabin.
Perhaps the converter in the hybrid is not too high in DC amps to run from the generator, so that should take care of your two 6s for just 2-5 days (which is no big deal). A simple solar of 100w portable set up would be a help but not necessary at this stage IMO.
First priority might be fresh water supply. I wouldn't get anything much until you know what the cabin will need, then only get stuff that you can use there. eg whether or not it will have hydro, water, septic. Meanwhile you are just an ordinary weekend RVer, so enjoy doing that. :)
