Why go solar?
Why go solar if generator/propane is still a must? After looking seriously at fitting rv (when we get it) with solar I am beginning to realize that solar cant keep up with what I want it to do. I want...
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Thanks to everyone who has shared. Looking forward to hearing more about what you do with your electricity.
200-400watt system will take care of the lights. What else can 200-400wt handle in addition to the lights? Charge phones and computers? (This is not sarcasm. I am very interested)
bighatnohorse wrote:Chowan wrote:
Why go solar if generator/propane is still a must?. . .
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. . .If I have to use gen/propane why spend $5k-10k for solar? Is noise the only reason? Cool a reason? Thanks for sharing your point of view.
1) Because there are times when the only need for a generator is to charge batteries.
2) You would not want to spend $5k or more for solar.
(Exception: you're a hardcore boondocker that never wants to see civilization)
A small 200 or 400 watt solar system will charge batteries quite nicely on sunny days. Cost should be well under $1K and you would enjoy quiet free energy - forever.
Or, always stay at places with hookups.
200-400watt system will take care of the lights. What else can 200-400wt handle in addition to the lights? Charge phones and computers? (This is not sarcasm. I am very interested)
