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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Chowan wrote:
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)
You have to remember that everything runs off the "house" batteries. Inverters, lights, fans, USB chargers, etc.
So the only thing we have to charge are the house batteries.
From there we charge: three cell phones, three laptops, two electric toothbrushes, one Fitbit and one iPod - plus the two lead-acid camper batteries.
Cell phones need charging everyday. The other stuff only requires occasional charging.
For off grid:
I've add two small inverters so that we can charge the laptops, toothbrush and (drill motor when needed).
One of the inverters is in the bathroom so I can run the WaterPik AC appliance.
Roof top solar is working all the time - driving down the highway or parked at Walmart.
Many devices are completely charged before reaching a destination.
We wouldn't be without our on-board propane generator though.
Generator is required for AC and microwave use.
Solar is a convenience for us. And we love it.
