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Mike3
Explorer
Jul 26, 2014

Solar System Advice/Feedback for new Truck Camper

I'm looking for a solar system to use for battery charging, light a/c use such as charging ipad/phones, a couple hours of TV daily and a cpac machine. No microwave or a/c. This will be used in conjunc...
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NinerBikes
Explorer
Jul 30, 2014
Nothing should be considered for solar until the OP first does a power consumption audit with an amp meter of some sort, over a 24 hour period, to determine their usage level. OP also needs to decide if system is designed around the camper, or his 5th wheel. If both, he has only one option, portable solar panels.

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