Hi MissterSandals and Bobert,
Thanks for the input. I did do a usage calculation and I rounded it up to 3000 watts/day usage, because of the largest draws from fridge (280 Wh), heater (768 Wh), microwave (250 Wh) and lastly the water heater (1440 Wh). I would like to boondock in the winter...
Hi Everyone! I’m new to solar and I think I have bought all the major components. I want to make sure I have correct fuses and wiring. I have the following items: 12v 2000w pure sine wave inverter (Renogy), 2x 200aH 12v amg batteries, 2x 215W solar panels and 1x 200W solar panel, and 60 amp...
I'm thinking I may only have room for 10 panels, but ill look at the layout tomorrow. I see how 10 is wasteful, but of all the layouts woukd that be your first choice?
Point taken.
The value I determined for the refrigerator was from reviewing some threads on other sites. This frige runs on propane and electric so I would be using it on propane when I don't have access to hookups, therefore, the only draw is for the control board and valve.
The heater is...
I went ahead and purchased three more 200W Renogy solar panels (are super cheap on Amazon now), so that brings the total to 2X at 215W and 4 at 200W. It's a 36' trailer so I'll have plenty of room for all of them.
My new question now becomes what would be the preferred layout. I ran the...