Solar vs generator
We just purchased a 2018 coachman freedom express. Some of our camping trips may involve boondocking. Is it better to invest in the solar panels or a generator. We were also told that we could install...
Forum Discussion
Where will you be boondocking?
Will you need to use the microwave and AC? If so, you need a generator.
I have 2 deep cycle batteries and 120w of solar to keep them topped off. I do not use a television. (Actually took the thing out) I don't use the microwave. I boondock where / when I don't need AC. I carry the generator just in case I do need to plug in, but it's been 2 years since I've needed the thing. I can easily get 4 days out of the batteries before I need to charge them.
That's me, and my style of camping. I don't want to hear a generator, I want to hear the wind in the trees. I want to hear the river. I want to hear chipmunks scold each other. Other people have different expectations from their camping experience.
Will you need to use the microwave and AC? If so, you need a generator.
I have 2 deep cycle batteries and 120w of solar to keep them topped off. I do not use a television. (Actually took the thing out) I don't use the microwave. I boondock where / when I don't need AC. I carry the generator just in case I do need to plug in, but it's been 2 years since I've needed the thing. I can easily get 4 days out of the batteries before I need to charge them.
That's me, and my style of camping. I don't want to hear a generator, I want to hear the wind in the trees. I want to hear the river. I want to hear chipmunks scold each other. Other people have different expectations from their camping experience.
