Is solar the way to go?
Looking for some input from those of you that use solar to charge your battery. What are good kits to buy that are affordable and portable? How long does it take you to charge in all conditions? Is so...
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I use an average of 25 amp hours per day, although if I'm doing a lot of photo editing & make a pot of coffee, can go as high as 50 amp hours. 2 - 6V 232 amp hour batteries.
I started with a 95 watt GoPower package (supplied by the trailer manufacturer) & during full summer sun, and no shade, had no problems dry camping for 2 weeks. (I don't carry a generator). Low angle winter sun or shade requires limiting usage, so I added a a 160 watt portable folding panel from Solar Blvd.
While the folding panel adds enough to keep up even in the winter or shade (as long as I move the portable into the sun), I decided to add a 100 watt roof panel for convenience, as well as not having to worry about a portable panel while I'm away from the trailer. I'll still carry the portable in case I'm parked in the shade...
I started with a 95 watt GoPower package (supplied by the trailer manufacturer) & during full summer sun, and no shade, had no problems dry camping for 2 weeks. (I don't carry a generator). Low angle winter sun or shade requires limiting usage, so I added a a 160 watt portable folding panel from Solar Blvd.
While the folding panel adds enough to keep up even in the winter or shade (as long as I move the portable into the sun), I decided to add a 100 watt roof panel for convenience, as well as not having to worry about a portable panel while I'm away from the trailer. I'll still carry the portable in case I'm parked in the shade...
