Enough power?
I currently have a 55W solar panel on the camper. Was out boondocking for a week and after a few showers and running the heater a few times in the morning, I see this panel can't quite keep up, as in ...
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campermama wrote:whizbang wrote:
+1 what Redsky said.
I don't think your batteries are in good working condition.
??? batteries are brand new! Bought them a week ago. It is the small capacity solar panel that is the problem.
Like I said already, I use the lights a total of like 10 minutes a day! Don't need to switch to LED's for that.
I think the batteries sound like they are working fine and the problem is one 55 watt panel trying to charge 2 12 volt batteries. Just like you say. The fact that you made it 5 days boondocking, with furnace use and a small solar panel, suggests you have light power needs.
The furnace fan does represent a big amp load and is probably the biggest draw on your batteries.
I also think you really should be running both panels. It's free power falling from the sky, why not use all your buckets?
