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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2oldman wrote:GordonThree wrote:And you do this with a 2kw generator?
Charging current is usually 120-125 amps..
My 2k Honda does 13.2 amps @ 120 = 1584 watts
120a @ 13.3 v = 1596 watts.
That's right on the edge. It must be screaming.
I set the AC input current limit to 14 amps on the charger. At higher elevations, I dial it back, and of course, that takes longer.
Yes, it's on the edge. Sometimes the generator won't accept a 14a load and trips into overload as soon as the charger ramps up to full current. I'll reset at 13 and all is well.
Fridge is on propane, and usually the only other loads are the COLP, various charging bricks and sometimes the stereo. Heaviest load is the furnace and late night tv watching.
