Generator vs Battery/Inverter/Solar
We have just purchased our first truck camper - a used 2007 Lance 845 and have a couple questions that I hope you can help us out with. The camper is still at the dealer and we're considering having a...
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fitznj wrote:
Another data point:
We ran a Yamaha generator for 5? years when off the grid and it worked out well. Ran it for 3 hours per day to op off the batteries each day.
2 years ago, bought a Renogy 165W panel/controller. Even on cloudy days, this is good enough to top of the 2 batteries. My generator has not been used at all since.
And the solar controller will do a much better job with lead acid batteries as three hours a day is nowhere near long enough for a good absorb charge.
