
ThomasHJ
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I'm considering getting solar panels. Have thought about it a few times, 'cause it seemed nice to be independant of hookup, but could never justify the cost, as we hardly ever wild camp. We do however tend to spend time on camp sites without EHU more and more often these days. And I get annoyed that the 2 leisure batteries (T5 California SE) only last about 48 hours. Even though they are quite new and people here often mention they can do more then 48h without EHU. I do always have the fridge on 5/6/max and the last few weeks noticed that when I turn it to 3/4 the batteries hold out longer. But then I worry about spoiling my steaks. And now I'm always checking the batteries charge state and telling my kids not to use the lights. Even had to run the motor on idle a couple of times and found myself driving the van to charge the batteries. Not always very convenient. So solar suddenly seems like a useful addition. And might even help us try to do some wild camping.
Now, having read a lot of good reviews on here of @Roger Donoghue solar kits, I'd be tempted to go with that. I like that they can be screwed on, like the fact that several people here have 'm and that they seem to come with good service from @Roger Donoghue. So, I will send him an e-mail soon to get some information.
I read a lot of threads about solar of course, but I would also love any (new) information you guys can give me. Especially those of you who have one of his kits installed on your van.
I have a few questions:
- How many panels to go for?
We drive a T5 California SE (what is nowadays called an ocean). We really only use the fridge (on a high setting) and we charge phones. Would like to extend our capacity to say 5 days without EHU. Hope 1 pnale will suffice. Does 1 suffice for you guys? Would also like to keep room for a roof trunk in the future.
- what charger to go for?
I can't choose cause I really dont know what I would need/want.
Now, having read a lot of good reviews on here of @Roger Donoghue solar kits, I'd be tempted to go with that. I like that they can be screwed on, like the fact that several people here have 'm and that they seem to come with good service from @Roger Donoghue. So, I will send him an e-mail soon to get some information.
I read a lot of threads about solar of course, but I would also love any (new) information you guys can give me. Especially those of you who have one of his kits installed on your van.
I have a few questions:
- How many panels to go for?
We drive a T5 California SE (what is nowadays called an ocean). We really only use the fridge (on a high setting) and we charge phones. Would like to extend our capacity to say 5 days without EHU. Hope 1 pnale will suffice. Does 1 suffice for you guys? Would also like to keep room for a roof trunk in the future.
- what charger to go for?
I can't choose cause I really dont know what I would need/want.