Solar generator and truck camping

Lwiddis wrote:
What's wrong with normal RV batteries recharged by portable solar panels and a $100 controller? And what good is a micro system? Either your RV batteries (or "generator") are recharged or they aren't. If they aren't recharged you need more panels, a sunny day, a better location etc.

My TC only has one battery and room for only one battery in the provided space..If you burp wrong,the battery drains(in humor) and yes,a portable solar setup would work if I was always camped in the sun but just one battery is hard to keep charged using it all the time..

Now if my TC had two batteries and room for two group 31's,things would not run down as quickly as just one group 27..This is where the Jackery comes into play for some people..Granted 1000 bucks is alot but it is a Lithium battery and does have a pure sine wave inverter with three outlets and a mppt controller..At 22 pounds total weight,my wife has no problem carrying around..

Another plus is when the power goes out at the house which happenes all to frequently lately.I can still have my coffee and heat up some stuff in the microwave to eat/run the TV or the router box for internet and ofcourse,lights..

I realize this is not for everyone,but it does come in handy for some,like me and my needs truck camping or in power outages..

After using solar now in the areas I hunt and fish in,solar panels on the roof just would not be worth my time or money..This setup does because it is mobile and you can chase the sun..:B:B