1977 power supply/ battery backup choices

****, that was a awesome amount of knowledge. i really appreciate all the help. im definetely going to reevaluate my options. i cant wait to get out of this **** city life

What you need really depends on you, everyone has different needs when it comes to power consumption and boondocking... 2oldman's last post link pretty much sums everything up. For me personally (as I don't spend more than a couple weeks at a time off grid), I use 2 225AH 6v GC2 batteries, 260w solar system with a 20A controller and a 55A smart converter charger. I also use a Champion 3100 inverter gen for power when solar is not an option.

For you, I would start out by getting rid of the converter charger you currently have and upgrade it, as stated above. I would also buy at least 2 decent deep cycle batteries as these two items are the heart of your system. Next I would buy a decent gen (min 2000w) to provide power. Depending on your needs, an inverter would also be in order. Last, if it is in your budget would be minimum 200w of solar system, and only if you are in an area where it is useable. For off grid, your AC isn't really an option on batteries. If you are planning to use it you will need a gen larger than 2000w, and a fair bit more fuel to run it.

You also mention your fridge is power??? Is it a household electric fridge? If so, you may want to consider other options there.

Good luck.

cjwat24 wrote:
thanks for the link, not too much about the electrical but great for clarification on boondocking :C

Sorry.. I meant this one.

The 12 Volt Side of Life

As a minimum you need two batteries(group 27 or GC2), a good converter (Progressive Dynamics or IOTA), small generator. Also consider conservation by converting all or most lights to LED with replacement lamps. Depending on conditions 200+ watts solar could be a big benefit.

thanks for the link, not too much about the electrical but great for clarification on boondocking :C

Read this, in the Public lands forum.