โAug-08-2018 12:49 PM
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pianotuna wrote:
This would take care of your needs:
https://www.solarblvd.com/products/12-volt-240-watt-solar-panel-kit/ $299 shipping included.
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โAug-08-2018 03:25 PM
pianotuna wrote:
This would take care of your needs:
https://www.solarblvd.com/products/12-volt-240-watt-solar-panel-kit/ $299 shipping included.
โAug-08-2018 03:23 PM
โAug-08-2018 03:18 PM
LipschitzWrath wrote:RV absorption fridges don't cool down any faster on AC vs propane. If you're only going for a short weekend, take a cooler.
That means you either need to run the generators for several hours to cool it quickly, or wait 24 hours for it to cool down on LP.
โAug-08-2018 03:03 PM
LipschitzWrath wrote:
Excellent responses here guys!
The good news is the solar kit I bought is easily scalable to 400 watts without any other modifications, so adding a panel (or three) shouldn't be terrible.
As far as losing food, you hit the nail on the head. We had what my wife and I estimate to be about $100 worth of food that we lost. To add insult to injury, the cost of an additional 100W panel is around $100.
This is a fifth wheel so no dash radio, no ecu's or anything like that. I guess I also don't know why it being an 04 means it has an inverter - ours doesn't. Between our family, none of the three campers have an inverter, and one is a 2015 model.
โAug-08-2018 02:19 PM
LipschitzWrath wrote:
I have seen a couple of replies indicating that thus problem could be handled procedurally by shutting off the fridge and taking the food home. That's true, but now you have to cool the fridge each time you go out. That means you either need to run the generators for several hours to cool it quickly, or wait 24 hours for it to cool down on LP. The latter is certainly not conducive when you only plan to stay for a weekend. The former is better, but still restrictive.
I realize this seems stubborn, but I am trying to find a solution that allows our camping style to continue. Oftentimes, a weekend is all we get.
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