New member battery question
Hi everyone. Just joined the forum, recently acquired a new to us 2005 Keystone Hornet Lite 24 RSL. Question is about the battery, the only real information I can read off the label on the battery is ...
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likestrucks wrote:
I saw that Coleman 200 watt solar kit at Costco, looks like a good deal. Would they just delay the discharge or would they keep the batteries topped off indefinitely? When we camp we basically only sleep in the trailer and then we are out and about, so light usage is pretty minimal, no TV, just need the batteries to run the water pump and the circuits for the fridge while it burns LP.
I'm not sure what kit you are talking about, but 200 watts of solar seems like a good match with your description of power use and the existing single battery. If the panels are in the sun all day, I think it would easily keep pace with your energy demand and have your battery topped off daily. Even if you were to upgrade to 2 batteries, 200 watts might be on the low side of necessary watts but it will still do a good job. Swap out your incandescent bulbs to LEDs and your power usage will noticeably drop.
"Kits" are almost always more expensive than pricing out components individually and putting your own system together. If it costs more than $500 I would certainly look into building it yourself.
