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Rbertalotto
Dec 21, 2015Explorer
Another RoyB here!
You might want to check out the mods I did to my trailer and the aluminum battery box I recently built for two Group 31 batteries.
www.rvbprecision.com
I'm here to tell you that a large (at least 250 watts) solar system, properly installed with the proper size wire and charge controller is an awesome advantage.
I attend motorcycle and shooting events that last three days and three nights. Many time in cold temp where the heater is running throughout the night. So far, I've not had to start the generator once and my batteries are fully charged by 2pm the following day as long as there is relatively good sun. (this is April through October up here in the Northeast)
But I would never travel far without my two Honda 2000ie generators. Can't run the AC or the Microwave off the solar system. Would take a truck load of batteries and more solar square feet than I have roof area!
Good luck and safe travels!
You might want to check out the mods I did to my trailer and the aluminum battery box I recently built for two Group 31 batteries.
www.rvbprecision.com
I'm here to tell you that a large (at least 250 watts) solar system, properly installed with the proper size wire and charge controller is an awesome advantage.
I attend motorcycle and shooting events that last three days and three nights. Many time in cold temp where the heater is running throughout the night. So far, I've not had to start the generator once and my batteries are fully charged by 2pm the following day as long as there is relatively good sun. (this is April through October up here in the Northeast)
But I would never travel far without my two Honda 2000ie generators. Can't run the AC or the Microwave off the solar system. Would take a truck load of batteries and more solar square feet than I have roof area!
Good luck and safe travels!
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