Solar pros and cons?
I'm interested in boondocking techniques, and would appreciate any links to threads concerning the best way to use solar panels to recharge batteries, where to mount them, how to stow them for travel,...
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1) Using portable panels is much more efficient, if you keep them aimed toward the sun every couple 3 hrs.
2) If you perm mount them on roof, figure on at least double to triple the panels.
3) Storing/hauling port panels is always a problem unless you have large basement compartments, or carry them inside.
4) Don't get caught up in all the hi $ sofistigated equipment, unless you are a real solar fanatic.
5) Panels at $1.50 per watt max, and a $15 controller works great for me. Add a 100 ft roll of 10ga twin lead wire ($36) to connect it all, and you're in business.
2) If you perm mount them on roof, figure on at least double to triple the panels.
3) Storing/hauling port panels is always a problem unless you have large basement compartments, or carry them inside.
4) Don't get caught up in all the hi $ sofistigated equipment, unless you are a real solar fanatic.
5) Panels at $1.50 per watt max, and a $15 controller works great for me. Add a 100 ft roll of 10ga twin lead wire ($36) to connect it all, and you're in business.
