Solar Panel for charging batteries
I have been looking for a few months and have not found any topics for just wanting to keep the batteries on my RV charged while in storage. I have 4-12V batteries, 2 chassis, 2 coach. I believe the ...
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Thanks for all of the replies and I will try and answer all of the questions.
Living in Central Florida I don't think we have to worry about days of overcast:)
We have had problems with roof leaks, so the better half has said 'NO' holes in the roof. So I opted for ladder install.
The parasitic draw should be correct, but only time will tell.
Currently I unhook all of the negative cables from the batteries, which is a real pain in my neck. I actual park the RV in our very nice neighbors side yard and is the reason for no available power. We are unable to get the RV into our backyard and the only deed restriction we have is: No RV's in side or front yard, bummer.
I have gotten a quote from Renogy for their 100W panel, wiring, dual charger/controller, and cabling. I went with 12 gauge due to the short runs I need for the wiring.
The DelTran seems a little small and I would worry about dead batteries and the price is only $100 less than the Renogy kit. But, it is really portable that would be nicer, than moving the panel up and down the ladder.
With all your help I at least feel good about the sizing. All of the looking I have been doing all I could find was boondocking and long term dry camping usage. I was getting pretty frustrated.
Thanks again to all.
Living in Central Florida I don't think we have to worry about days of overcast:)
We have had problems with roof leaks, so the better half has said 'NO' holes in the roof. So I opted for ladder install.
The parasitic draw should be correct, but only time will tell.
Currently I unhook all of the negative cables from the batteries, which is a real pain in my neck. I actual park the RV in our very nice neighbors side yard and is the reason for no available power. We are unable to get the RV into our backyard and the only deed restriction we have is: No RV's in side or front yard, bummer.
I have gotten a quote from Renogy for their 100W panel, wiring, dual charger/controller, and cabling. I went with 12 gauge due to the short runs I need for the wiring.
The DelTran seems a little small and I would worry about dead batteries and the price is only $100 less than the Renogy kit. But, it is really portable that would be nicer, than moving the panel up and down the ladder.
With all your help I at least feel good about the sizing. All of the looking I have been doing all I could find was boondocking and long term dry camping usage. I was getting pretty frustrated.
Thanks again to all.
