First, I have a standard small trailer (19ft) with a brand new interstate 12 V marine/RV battery, and recently bought a Yamaha 1600W generator. (To run the micro wave, and lights at night, and charge the battery.) The fridge is propane and battery, pretty standard.
I have been wondering if I should get a small (maybe 100W) panel for maintenance during the day.
When the rig is parked at the house I plan on disconnecting the battery. We only use the rig about 2 or 3 times a year. And if I need power to the trailer while at home, I can plug it in to the house.
Looking on the interweb most packages start at $400+. I did see a solar package at Harbor Freight for
$199, 100W with small clamps to hook directly to the battery terminals.
Is something like this worth the investment? I really don't do "Off Grid" type of stuff, and mostly camp in regular camp grounds.
The trailer is only to get my old bones off the ground, out of a tent, and better temperature control, along with more convenience.
Is a solar panel something I need, or will I be OK with out one?
Thanks, Jim
I have been wondering if I should get a small (maybe 100W) panel for maintenance during the day.
When the rig is parked at the house I plan on disconnecting the battery. We only use the rig about 2 or 3 times a year. And if I need power to the trailer while at home, I can plug it in to the house.
Looking on the interweb most packages start at $400+. I did see a solar package at Harbor Freight for
$199, 100W with small clamps to hook directly to the battery terminals.
Is something like this worth the investment? I really don't do "Off Grid" type of stuff, and mostly camp in regular camp grounds.
The trailer is only to get my old bones off the ground, out of a tent, and better temperature control, along with more convenience.
Is a solar panel something I need, or will I be OK with out one?
Thanks, Jim