Boondocking --- Average AH consumption/day?
I'm going to be adding solar to my 2015 Class C Majestic 28a. I currently have 2 lead acid batteries that state they have 122AH capacity each (from Walmart). I'm trying to figure out if I should add...
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With my Aili battery monitor installed, I'll be able to answer this questions once I install the solar and run a test, but I'm sure some of you will be able to provide an answer already.....
Do multiple charging sources (ie. generator PLUS solar) have a cumulative effect on how quickly your batteries can get charged? I understand that in theory there could be limits, but I don't think we are in that range here...
Let's assume your battery is between 50-70% state of charge.
Let's say your 200w solar is adding 10amps/hr charge to your batteries on it's own.
Let's also say that your generator is adding 20amps/hr charge to your batteries on it's own. (Yes, I know that as you get closer to 100% full the charge rate will slow down, but let's assume we are not close to 100% yet).
In the above example, if you had your solar charging AND your generator on at the same time, would it be providing 10+20=30amps/hr worth of charge to your batteries? Or do the two systems somehow/somewhat interfere with each other?
Just curious...
Thanks!
Chris
Do multiple charging sources (ie. generator PLUS solar) have a cumulative effect on how quickly your batteries can get charged? I understand that in theory there could be limits, but I don't think we are in that range here...
Let's assume your battery is between 50-70% state of charge.
Let's say your 200w solar is adding 10amps/hr charge to your batteries on it's own.
Let's also say that your generator is adding 20amps/hr charge to your batteries on it's own. (Yes, I know that as you get closer to 100% full the charge rate will slow down, but let's assume we are not close to 100% yet).
In the above example, if you had your solar charging AND your generator on at the same time, would it be providing 10+20=30amps/hr worth of charge to your batteries? Or do the two systems somehow/somewhat interfere with each other?
Just curious...
Thanks!
Chris
