That should provide enough power to run two air conditioning units, plus a microwave oven, an Instant Pot, and a television. The downside is that generators of this size are noisy. You will have to maintain a lot of distance from other campers. They are also very heavy. You will not be able to get it inside your travel trailer. It will have to remain in the bed of your pickup truck, and you will need a couple of guys to help you get it up there.
Get a topper or tonneau cover for your truck bed to keep the rain off of it. One of these methods is to go camping for a few days without utilizing your AC generator. Thank you for writing this, your information is very helpful to me.
Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. With respect to your batteries… If you have a single 12 volt battery, at about AH, you should have watts of solar panels, minimum. With two 12 volt batteries, or two 6 golf cart volt batteries, with between AH, you should have watts of solar panels, minimum.
If you have four 12 volt batteries, or four 6 volt golf cart batteries, with between AH, you should have watts of solar panels, minimum. You might still be able to get by the same watts of solar, but watts should cover you. If you want to also add a 1, watt microwave oven to the above, then upgrade to two 6 volt golf cart batteries, and get a minimum of watts of solar. If you want to also add a coffee maker, Instant Pot, toaster oven, blender, food processor… Then upgrade to either four 6 volt golf cart batteries, or two AH lithium batteries, and get at least watts of solar.
If you want to be able to run all of the above during periods of cloudy weather, upgrade your solar panels to about 1, watts. Roof Mounted Panels vs. Tags: Batteries Solar Panels. Was this helpful? Kristin L Diotte says: Reply. That said, you can use up to around amp-hours if you need to. Now that you are aware of the storage capacity of your battery, you have to figure out the number of solar panels required to replace the 50 amp-hours often consumed on an average day. If you use your vehicle during summer and spring, then there is a great possibility that you will be exposed to 5 peak-sun-hours daily on average.
A solar panel, which has around watt power, is capable of producing around 6 amps per peak-sun-hour on average. This can also be translated to around 30 amp-hours daily. In that scenario, you will most likely need 2 solar panels around watts each to recharge or give full power to your RV on an average day.
It's best to have a trial run with energy usage and get help from others who have solar panels and have similar energy use routines as yours. Then you'll at least have a rough idea of the amount of solar power needed for your RV.
Also, you can do your homework on solar panels and battery banks by checking the specs of a specific RV solar panel systems. When checking the spec, make sure that the following are thoroughly checked and assessed:.
Watt rating — You need to check the watt rating of a each solar panel and total the watts , so you can size the system accurately. Peak power amps — This refers to the max power measured in amps that the solar panel is capable of producing when used in full sunlight. In case the solar panel comes with a 5-amp peak power rating and you expect to enjoying 6-hour sunlight daily, then expect daily charging rate of around 30 amp-hours.
Peak power volts — This refers to the max power measured in volts that the solar panel is capable of producing in full sunlight.
This is vital information because panels tends to be less efficient than the max. They have a tendency of dropping their output by up to two volts, greatly affecting the charging rate. Also, note that low-light conditions have the tendency of reducing charging rate so you have to really consider this spec prior to choosing. Tolerance — Check the tolerance of the solar panel too. This has an impact on the power that the solar panel can supply.
Solar power is a popular subject for those hoping to save money while reducing their dependence on fossil fuels. In areas with abundant sunshine, it is not unusual to see solar panels covering the roofs of home after home. For RVers, who travel in a small, portable home, solar power can be an important part of the electrical supply.
Yet many people do not fully understand how a solar power system works, which can lead you to waste money on an oversupply or find yourself stuck without electricity when you need it most.
Here is what you should know. The most important thing to understand is that solar panels are only part of the equation. They are part of a larger system that works together to power your rig. Solar panels are one of several potential energy sources for your RV. For example, shore power is only on while the rig is plugged in, and solar panels are only on when the sun is shining.
Your RV has a set of batteries, which store power from all the different energy sources. This allows you to use electricity when none of the energy sources are on. Too small, and you may run out of power when needed. Too large, and you are just wasting money. To figure out your solar power needs, first you need to understand the output of all your available energy sources. There is a LOT of math involved, and you will need to read up on the specifics of the power system you have.
For example, your alternator may put out as little as 40 amps or as much as amps per hour when the engine is running. Shore power comes in at volts, and then it goes through a converter or an inverter to become 12 volt storable power for the battery. Inverters and converters have capacities ranging from 40 amps to amps per hour. Generators run through the inverter or converter, and have capacity limits of their own. It is important to note that solar panels are generally the least powerful of all available energy sources.
A watt panel common size for RVs actually generates watts only at peak efficiency 78 degrees, no clouds, solar noon, on the equator during the equinox—or, in other words, lab conditions, not real world conditions. In this best case scenario, it will generate just over 8 amps. If you have three of these panels, you can generate around 25 amps per hour at best.
This does not mean that you should forget about solar power. Instead, it means that you need to dig deeper to figure out whether solar is right for you and, if so, how much you actually need. If you almost always connect to shore power, or you typically drive several hours every day, solar power may not do you much good. If you boondock, or camp without hookups, for several days at a time, though, solar power may be essential, even if you have a generator.
Amps: Electrical loads and solar panels are rated in watts. A watt is a standard unit of power. RV battery capacity is measured in amps short for amperes , which are standard units of current. To convert between watts and amps, you also need to know the volts, or units of electrical potential. Since watts are the standard unit of power, they do not change. You can have different numbers of watts, but a watt itself is consistent.
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