Enough Solar for conservative boondocking?
Hey Guys, I looked for the "Dumb Questions" thread, but didn't see it, so I'll post my question here. I want to be able to boondock for 3-4 nights with my family of five on our 28 foot TT. I don't p...
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Mariner14 wrote:
I could get a small 50-100 watt solar panel to charge the one battery during the day. Wouldn't that be enough ...
Also, with just one small solar panel, I could just hook it directly to the battery to charge it, right?
1) At least 100W, if your lights are LED and furnace isn't used often.
Another battery is not "or", but "and". This will be your insurance against non-stop rain when even 300W won't do much.
2) I would not use any panel over 20W without controller.
Agreed with 2oldman - if this is just one trip ever, - get another battery.
Lights should better be Led. It DOES make a big difference in your scenario.
