Generator, Storage, Solar, et. al
So we just bought our 2017 Bullet 247BHSWE. I hope it was a good choice. It might be at the upper end of what we can tow already. I guess a fully set up trip to the scale will tell. Now I have lots of...
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Google the Harbor Freight 100w solar panels and see what you think. Its an inexpensive portable system so mounting and drilling holes is not needed and sometimes gets blocked by shaded campsites.
I now have both solar and gens. I have 2 honda 2000 generators that can be paired to run my AC if need be .
One of them alone will run the hair dryer, coffee maker, toaster or microwave individually.
Solar:
I added a 25ft ext cord to the panels so i can follow the sun around my campsite. Being I have a small demand of 12v power, these relatively small panels get the job done for under $150 using 2 grp 31 batteries. You can also use 2 , 6v deep cycle batteries combined to 12v. Either set up works fine. I did use some caulk on each panel , where the glass meets the frame for tighter weatherproofing.
I camp off grid for 2 weeks at a time and the generator fills the void on cloudy days. I can run it for 2-3 hrs a day and it will replenish my batteries to about 80% which works fine for my use. On sunny days my solar does the same.
If you only need to a generator to charge your batteries you can get by using a less expensive 1000 genny.
I now have both solar and gens. I have 2 honda 2000 generators that can be paired to run my AC if need be .
One of them alone will run the hair dryer, coffee maker, toaster or microwave individually.
Solar:
I added a 25ft ext cord to the panels so i can follow the sun around my campsite. Being I have a small demand of 12v power, these relatively small panels get the job done for under $150 using 2 grp 31 batteries. You can also use 2 , 6v deep cycle batteries combined to 12v. Either set up works fine. I did use some caulk on each panel , where the glass meets the frame for tighter weatherproofing.
I camp off grid for 2 weeks at a time and the generator fills the void on cloudy days. I can run it for 2-3 hrs a day and it will replenish my batteries to about 80% which works fine for my use. On sunny days my solar does the same.
If you only need to a generator to charge your batteries you can get by using a less expensive 1000 genny.
