yzfrider
ca
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How do you like it/Would you recomend getting it?
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jauguston
Bellingham, WA
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Yes I like it. I haven't had to run my generator the last three times out. Its not cheap. I have about $2200.00 invested.
Jim
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tom_kat
way upstate new york/lake george area
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i like mine also have 160 watts keeps the batterys up all year very seldom need a generator unless AC is needed.
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RicJones
So. Cal.
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I only have 50 watts and it keeps the batteries up during the summer but is basically useless during the winter or in shade. For boondocking I'd like to have about 200 watts but that's somewhere down the road.
IMO you have 3 options all about the same price. 200 watts of solar, a 2000 watt generator or if you already have a generator a new higher amp inverter/charger or just a higher amp charger that will charge the batteries faster off a generator. I've yet to decide on which option is best for me.
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H2O MAN
Los Angeles, CA
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i have it and only have to use the gen. to run the a.c. at the same time i installed a 2000 wattt PROsine inverter/charger and 4 six volt batteries. did it all at once and it was a big change in using the gen. was some cash but felt the money was well spent.
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crazybanshee
Westminster, Colorado
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We have 400 watts on the trailer and six 6volt batteries. 25 amp charge on a sunny day and 8 amps on a cloudy day. With the 2000 watt Pro Sine inverter we have never had dead batteries. Kids watch TV and play vids all day and night plus the DW likes the heat at 70 all night. Best camper add on.
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nny12972
NY
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IF the majority of your outings don't have AC available, solar is the silent, long-term solution. When properly sized for your needs, you don't have to haul gas, or worry about when you can use a genset, and your batteries most likely will last a lot longer.....
Suggest you Google and read "The 12 Volt Side of Life."
Good luck!
J
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golfman
Sanger CA
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I am in the process of making the ideal solar system. I have been going to Harbor Freight Tools on months when I have an extra $200 and purchasing their cheezy solar setup. It is three panels that put out 45 watts total. I now have 6 panels for a total of 90 watts. This works great in the summer and I reaally only have to run my gen in the morning for about 2 min for my cup of coffee. I have 4 6volt Costco batteries and a 400 watt inverter. I really like going to pick up my trailer and all the batteries are sitting at 13.7 volts. I can't wait to add another set of panels up there, eventually I hope to cover most of my roof.
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SageCrispin
Tully, NY
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Golfman, how do you mount the panels to your roof? I also have the HF set up and would like to get it off the ground.
Do you have pictures?
Thanks, Sage
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golfman
Sanger CA
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In the hinge section of your local hardware store, there are "L" shaped brackets with two screw holes on each side of the "L". I just measure the height of the panels, and bend one side of the "L" so it now looks like a "Z". Then I put down the roof "Clay Tape" under the brackets, screw in the two screws and cover that with Lapping silicon (sold at local RV dealer) I am now finding that white rain gutter silicon is cheaper and just as good. Hope this helps, I'll try and get a picture to post. Most guys run their wires down the refridgerator vent tube and connect to regulator from there. I drilled a hole above my front closet and put my regulator in there. From there, I went straight to my batteries.
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