Wow Dawa, you shouldn't have any power problems with that little lot. Good on you, makes free camping so much easier when you don't have to worry about power usage. I've only got two 100ah house batteries, but they run everything in the MH. Separate start batteries as well though. Currently planning for another two 100ah house batteries. Just have to find somewhere to put them. Requires major remodelling of the battery compartment which takes time and money.
Wow Dawa, you shouldn't have any power problems with that little lot. Good on you, makes free camping so much easier when you don't have to worry about power usage. I've only got two 100ah house batteries, but they run everything in the MH. Separate start batteries as well though. Currently planning for another two 100ah house batteries. Just have to find somewhere to put them. Requires major remodelling of the battery compartment which takes time and money.
Cheers!
Chris
I have a small deep cycle and a 120W panel and it just isn't enough.
I like to stay in one place for several weeks so camper motor not much use for charging
When it comes to batterys and solar panels for running your fridge , More is Better. Its hard to have too much. Only space and price would slow me down. I have 130w of panels and 150 amp/hr deep cycle, and fully charged it will run the fridge for 5 days plus, depending on the outside temp., and I want more! Bill
If you need extra power, by all means install an extra battery. Batteries must be heavy duty deep cycle at least 100 amperes...However, one or two solar panels of 80 to 100 watts each wont keep your batteries fully charged. What you need is extra charging capacity, or simply put, an extra solar panel. I have 3 x 100 ampere deep cycle batteries and 3 x 100 watt solar panels. I rarely have power problems, even in overcast and rainy conditions. Solar panels will still charge your batteries in overcast and rain as long as there is light, not necessarily direct sunlight, but the rate of charge and the voltage generated by the solar panel will be a lot less than that generated in direct sunlight..... I have an electrical background but I don't profess to be an expert on low voltage (12 volt). If you are having problems in keeping your batteries charged, you should seek expert advice.
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If you need extra power, by all means install an extra battery. Batteries must be heavy duty deep cycle at least 100 amperes...However, one or two solar panels of 80 to 100 watts each wont keep your batteries fully charged. What you need is extra charging capacity, or simply put, an extra solar panel. I have 3 x 100 ampere deep cycle batteries and 3 x 100 watt solar panels. I rarely have power problems, even in overcast and rainy conditions. Solar panels will still charge your batteries in overcast and rain as long as there is light, not necessarily direct sunlight, but the rate of charge and the voltage generated by the solar panel will be a lot less than that generated in direct sunlight..... I have an electrical background but I don't profess to be an expert on low voltage (12 volt). If you are having problems in keeping your batteries charged, you should seek expert advice.
I now have 2 X120W solar panels and 2x200W solar panels.
Not having heaps of cash .....ofCOURSE i sought advice BEFORE I purchase. I always free camp and have built my 12v system up to be able to run all that I wish.
If you need extra power, by all means install an extra battery. Batteries must be heavy duty deep cycle at least 100 amperes...However, one or two solar panels of 80 to 100 watts each wont keep your batteries fully charged. What you need is extra charging capacity, or simply put, an extra solar panel. I have 3 x 100 ampere deep cycle batteries and 3 x 100 watt solar panels. I rarely have power problems, even in overcast and rainy conditions. Solar panels will still charge your batteries in overcast and rain as long as there is light, not necessarily direct sunlight, but the rate of charge and the voltage generated by the solar panel will be a lot less than that generated in direct sunlight..... I have an electrical background but I don't profess to be an expert on low voltage (12 volt). If you are having problems in keeping your batteries charged, you should seek expert advice.
I now have 2 X120W solar panels and 2x200W solar panels.
Not having heaps of cash .....ofCOURSE i sought advice BEFORE I purchase. I always free camp and have built my 12v system up to be able to run all that I wish.
Where have you put them Dawa? I have 2 x 175w solar panels on the roof. There isn't room for any more and am not keen of lugging the folding ones in and out of the MH.
I now have 2 X120W solar panels and 2x200W solar panels.
Not having heaps of cash .....ofCOURSE i sought advice BEFORE I purchase. I always free camp and have built my 12v system up to be able to run all that I wish.
because i set up camp for anything up to 6 weeks putting the fold up panels out is no biggy.
there is a panel on the roof of the camper but it is old and no longer works.
I DID get advise before spending the extra $$$$ I would advise anyone to seek help unless you are very confident.
one deep cycle battery is 100amp the other is 200.
Where have you put them Dawa? I have 2 x 175w solar panels on the roof. There isn't room for any more and am not keen of lugging the folding ones in and out of the MH.
. Good on you, makes free camping so much easier when you don't have to worry about power usage. I've only got two 100ah house batteries, but they run everything in the MH. Separate start batteries as well though. Currently planning for another two 100ah house batteries. Just have to find somewhere to put them. Requires major remodelling of the battery compartment which takes time and money.
