โFeb-01-2017 05:19 AM
โFeb-02-2017 09:29 AM
Almot wrote:John & Angela wrote:
Solar is so cheap that putting 600 or 800 watts on the roof more than justifies the added performance and space in a residential.
Yes, total cost of a system over 400W is cheap-er not due to 24V panels prices, but quality MPPT controllers still cost the same.
800W won't fit on probably half of the trailers that you see around.
Flat 600W with res fridge is only enough in summer and if it's not some place like PNW or BC. People with power habits similar to yours - toaster, MW, satellite internet and TV - will likely find flat 600W with res fridge insufficient even in SoCal, even in summer. Besides, in sunny places you (usually) get plenty of heat in spring/summer/fall, and then even if you don't run AC, you're running all the fans on high setting 24 hours, 2-3A @12V per fan.
โFeb-02-2017 09:09 AM
John & Angela wrote:
Solar is so cheap that putting 600 or 800 watts on the roof more than justifies the added performance and space in a residential.
โFeb-02-2017 08:04 AM
timmac wrote:John & Angela wrote:Stefonius wrote:
I will NEVER buy an RV without an LPG fridge. Not only do we boondock at times, but I like the convenience of being able to cool the refrigerator a day in advance of a trip while the fifth wheel is parked in a lot without electricity.
Being forcibly tied to utilities for basic functionality isn't what RVing is about in my opinion.
Although those are valid reasons, a robust solar system (now a days cheap) will allow pre-cooling of your fridge. And with a residential fridge you only need to pre-cool and hour before.
But why use up the solar/batt power for the fridg, the solar should be for other issues and not drained daily by the fridg.
Dry camping works best with a 2 way or 3 way fridg.
โFeb-02-2017 07:51 AM
โFeb-02-2017 06:13 AM
โFeb-01-2017 08:22 PM
timmac wrote:
But why use up the solar/batt power for the fridg, the solar should be for other issues and not drained daily by the fridg.
Dry camping works best with a 2 way or 3 way fridg.
โFeb-01-2017 07:24 PM
John & Angela wrote:Stefonius wrote:
I will NEVER buy an RV without an LPG fridge. Not only do we boondock at times, but I like the convenience of being able to cool the refrigerator a day in advance of a trip while the fifth wheel is parked in a lot without electricity.
Being forcibly tied to utilities for basic functionality isn't what RVing is about in my opinion.
Although those are valid reasons, a robust solar system (now a days cheap) will allow pre-cooling of your fridge. And with a residential fridge you only need to pre-cool and hour before.
โFeb-01-2017 07:04 PM
โFeb-01-2017 06:22 PM
Almot wrote:One big benefit of lithium. Easy and fast to get to 100% and you do not even need to.
You CAN'T charge batteries 95-99% full with a generator. This takes forever. Batteries like being 95-99% full on most days.
โFeb-01-2017 05:57 PM
โFeb-01-2017 05:26 PM
Almot wrote:
You CAN'T charge batteries 95-99% full with a generator. This takes forever. Batteries like being 95-99% full on most days. They will survive if they aren't, you'll have to run EQ once a week, but it's better to keep them full, they are happier then. This is one thing that solar is good at - slow charging those last 10-15% from, say, 85% to 100%. Generator - no can do.
โFeb-01-2017 10:52 AM
DryCamper11 wrote:
everyone seems to be buying residential fridges today. Is it practical to boondock for 3-4 weeks with a residential R in New England/Canada?
โFeb-01-2017 10:50 AM
โFeb-01-2017 10:50 AM
โFeb-01-2017 10:29 AM
time2roll wrote:
8 to 12 6v? L16?
I would seriously look at lithium to save weight and easily use 80% to 100% capacity vs 50% lead-acid.
http://www.lithiumion-batteries.com/products/12v-300ah-lithium-ion-battery/
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