Solar Power
#1
Posted 24 April 2010 - 06:37 PM
#3
Posted 24 April 2010 - 10:10 PM
Get us some info on your usage a day and we can probably figure it out. Don't forget what your heater, pump, lights etc. draw.
jim, Not an expert but I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night.
#4
Posted 25 April 2010 - 03:11 PM
#5
Posted 25 April 2010 - 03:21 PM
Like Jimmy says, you need to figure out your power requirements. Here is a great post with a solar calculator. solar spreadsheet I modified it after I downloaded it to match my equipment. You dont half to be an electrical expert, but you need to understand how to calculate power consumption from your devices to be able to use the spreadsheet. If you know the wattage, volts and amps it is just simple math (ohmn's law). After you figure out your consumption, you can select the proper size panel and batterey for your camper. This should get you in the right direction. Let us know if that helped you any. -skeeter
the fridge type is really important....
if its a gas adsorption unit that also runs on propane....forget it...it draws over a 100 watts.
if its a compressor fridge then look up the specs and see what the current draw is.
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Posted 25 April 2010 - 04:53 PM
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