Dry camping, batteries and slide out
I've tried searching for this but not having any luck. New travel trailer owner who recently went dry camping for the weekend. When I can't figure out is battery life. I have to deep cycle batteries ...
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Start with an energy audit.
Create a battery bank that is 3 to 5 times the rate of daily consumption.
The larger the battery bank the smaller the wattage needed per 100 amp hours so long as the system stays above 60 watts per 100.
There is not much point in having more than 150 watts per 100 amp-hours because above 85% state of charge that is above the charge acceptance rate.
If you wish the RV to behave as if it were plugged into shore power with the ability to run the roof air conditioner then move to a 48 volt battery bank with 2400 watts of panels.
Create a battery bank that is 3 to 5 times the rate of daily consumption.
The larger the battery bank the smaller the wattage needed per 100 amp hours so long as the system stays above 60 watts per 100.
There is not much point in having more than 150 watts per 100 amp-hours because above 85% state of charge that is above the charge acceptance rate.
If you wish the RV to behave as if it were plugged into shore power with the ability to run the roof air conditioner then move to a 48 volt battery bank with 2400 watts of panels.
rbadger28 wrote:
What watt solar panel is required to be totally free of of shore power?
