Should I install a solar panel on the roof?
I am researching the possibility and feasibility of installing a solar panel on the roof of my Jayco Seneca 36MS 37' Class C RV. When dry camping would a solar panel allow me to use the tv or 1 air co...
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Hi Almot,
After flooded batteries are at 85% charge acceptance is about 12.5 amps per 100 amp-hours. That works out to 150 watts of panels. You can charge faster at a lower state of charge--but given the cost per watt I think 150 watts per 100 amp-hours is a good rule of thumb upper limit.
Below approximately 5 amps, it is hard to equalize a battery bank, that translates to 60 watts per 100 amp-hours as a lower limit.
And, of course, an energy audit is certainly a good plan.
After flooded batteries are at 85% charge acceptance is about 12.5 amps per 100 amp-hours. That works out to 150 watts of panels. You can charge faster at a lower state of charge--but given the cost per watt I think 150 watts per 100 amp-hours is a good rule of thumb upper limit.
Below approximately 5 amps, it is hard to equalize a battery bank, that translates to 60 watts per 100 amp-hours as a lower limit.
And, of course, an energy audit is certainly a good plan.
