solar power for dry camping & cpap machine
***Link Removed******Link Removed***Hello, I recently purchased a 2006 Thor Wanderer 30' travel trailer. I was disappointed that I could only run my cpap machine when the trailer is plugged in. I al...
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SoundGuy wrote:TxGregory wrote:
Right now I am planning on a solar panel starter kit that includes a controller, a separate battery, a 3000W true sine wave inverter connected to the separate battery, and an extension cord plugged into the shore power outlet when I am parked.
WHY such a large inverter when just one battery won't be anywhere near enough to power it to it's full capacity? :h Keep in mind also that while powering the trailer "whole house" can work it does mean you have to be careful to always first turn off the converter and ensure anything that may otherwise be set to run on 120 vac is either switched off or switched to run on gas mode only. Also, whenever running on battery power alone make sure the fridge climate control is turned off, otherwise you'll be wasting valuable battery reserve. Unfortunately, some fridges don't offer this option, in which case it would be wise to add your own switch just as I did.
I am planning to have one battery for the controller, inverter... and another battery for the stock connection to the trailer. That way I would not have to turn off the converter to use the inverter. Where did you put your inverter? I am having a hard time finding a spot for mine.
