Portable Solar Panels
Hi! We are new to RVing and have a lot to learn! We have a 13 foot KZ Sportsman and we are interested in getting a portable solar panel so we can go places where electricity is not available. Anyon...
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RickLight wrote:Lwiddis wrote:
Portable solar panels = set up in morning (my roof mounted panels are already working), watch over, move around. Go to town for lunch after putting panels away (my roof mounted panels continue to work). Return from lunch and put panels out. Watch over, move around. Near sunset, put panels away. Repeat every day.
Compared to my roof panels that almost never work, because we camp in shade. And having a trailer means going out for the day doesn't involve repacking anything.
But seriously,
I have an AcoPower 120W soft style. 10lbs and easy to store. I don't expect it to fill my batteries, just extend my time without a generator.
yes, the big advantage of portable panels. Park in your favorite spot,put the panels in the ideal solar location. I also have roof panels, they usually work part of the day at a sub optimum (e.g. flat) orientation but most of the time are in shade, whilst the portable panels are out aimed south and a appropriate angle gatheting all the sunshine they can.
could they grow legs? yes, but seriously in our family history dating back to the 1950's none of our family has ever had anything disappear whilst camping.
