How big of a solar system is enough?
While planning out the addition of solar to my 2009 Lance 1880, I gravitated to the 160 watt systems right off the bat. It's what the new trailers come with and seems to be a common wattage available....
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Wow, thanks for the great information. I am now planning the other way. Have the 160 watt setup installed along with a second set of brackets for a second panel should I need it in the future. Plug and play. My usage is about the same as everyone else I guess. I might watch TV a bit more but not all day. I sleep early and wake early and don't have kids.
Now that I have the system settled, what about cost? I work in the automotive parts business. OEM parts are as good as you'll get in general but you pay a premium and there is lots of markup involved. No name aftermarket parts are a **** shoot. You might end up with junk that you need to replace again, you might end up with a solid part that gives lots of value for the money. I see $800 160 watt kits and I see stuff on ebay for a couple hundred.
My goal is to put up the solar system and forget about it, other than to clean it.
Now that I have the system settled, what about cost? I work in the automotive parts business. OEM parts are as good as you'll get in general but you pay a premium and there is lots of markup involved. No name aftermarket parts are a **** shoot. You might end up with junk that you need to replace again, you might end up with a solid part that gives lots of value for the money. I see $800 160 watt kits and I see stuff on ebay for a couple hundred.
My goal is to put up the solar system and forget about it, other than to clean it.
