Solar questions
This is something I know nothing about so any help would be appreciated. We just bought a new Momentum 328m TH and was thinking of have a solar charging system added b/f we pick it up. We camp a lot i...
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Daddy Bear wrote:
2 to 4 rv batteries charged and run a TV, xbox, or a couple laptops. I have no idea of what I need to do this wattage wise or inverter wise.
What is it with people and wattage? There are labels at the back or bottom of each device. The total will give you approximate inverter wattage. 500-600W Pure Sine inverter should be enough.
Panels: I would use the spreadsheet above, and added another 30-50%. There is no such thing as too much solar, unless you can do without solar (see the last paragraph).
400W array if it's mostly sunny. 500 if it's mostly not. 700-900 if it rains most of the time.
Daddy Bear wrote:
is this even worth the $$$ to do it?
More like $. Used to be $$$ 15 years ago, but prices of panels dropped. Installer - if you decide to hire one - will cost more than the parts.
Worth it compared to generator. Not worth if you camp 3 days or less, with 4 batteries. (Then wouldn't probably need a generator either). Replace lights with LED - total cost $15 or 20, install a propane heater for furnace - cost $300, and you're good to go with 4 batts.
