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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I have done nearly all my camping in the eastern half of the country. I have 2 group 31 duracells, 2-100 watt panels I put a piano hinge on them and have them slung in a 1 inch nylon web strap for carrying. I use an MPPT controller. I put rubber tube weather stripping on the insides of them so they don't bang around together and also don't scratch my camper top when sliding them up on the roof. I keep them in a childs an el-cheapo sleeping bag in the back seat of my truck when in transit. Cables, controller, etc are mounted in a battery box.
OK have dry camped in Acadia for a week. Very woodsy. Literally straight up sunshine and that's all. Ran the furnace, water pump, everything as if we were plugged in. Never in that week did I ever even come close to going under 12v. I've priced and checked and read forums on batteries solar etc. 200 watts solar and 220 amp hours is plenty. Also I must add that entire camper is led lighting.
OK have dry camped in Acadia for a week. Very woodsy. Literally straight up sunshine and that's all. Ran the furnace, water pump, everything as if we were plugged in. Never in that week did I ever even come close to going under 12v. I've priced and checked and read forums on batteries solar etc. 200 watts solar and 220 amp hours is plenty. Also I must add that entire camper is led lighting.
