We will be there 60 days a year but probably only in the cabin in the evening. there will be any where from 2 people to 4 people there is Gas genterators we use now for power. Just small gas powered Honda we are just trying to get away from Hauling Gas into the Bush. We will be using Wood Stove for HeatStill much more info needed... What is the occupancy situation in terms of time (i.e., a week every year for vacation, or living there)? How many people? You mention gas - Can you get reliable propane deliveries (even in winter)? Does cabin need heat when not occupied? What type of heat when occupied? Generator available for backup?
I was thinking maybe just leaving the frig on Gas so it wouldn't pull alot of power & we just focus on Lights & Plug ins for Phones & Star Link with Computersthe fridge would be the biggest concern.
Is it a dry camp or you have a water source and need plumbing/water pressure,
If I were to wager a one stop kit to meet minimum loads and have the ability to scale up.
200ah 24v lifepo
3k multiplus
600-1000w solar
SCC to suit the PV.
Easily scalable if loads increase but enough to run a toaster/coffee maker/hair drier and most cabin styles needs.
Size of generator? Does it provide enough power, or do you want more?We will be there 60 days a year but probably only in the cabin in the evening. there will be any where from 2 people to 4 people there is Gas genterators we use now for power. Just small gas powered Honda we are just trying to get away from Hauling Gas into the Bush. We will be using Wood Stove for Heat
We thought about putting Water in a tank up on stilts but a Pressure tank would be nice never thought about it.the fridge would be the biggest concern. Gas is the most predictable but then comes the issue of hauling tanks.
Is it a dry camp or you have a water source and need plumbing/water pressure,
If I were to wager a one stop kit to meet minimum loads and have the ability to scale up.
200ah 24v lifepo
3k multiplus
600-1000w solar
SCC to suit the PV.
Easily scalable if loads increase but enough to run a toaster/coffee maker/hair drier and most cabin styles needs.
How big of a plane you running? That might limit the size PV panels you can haul in. It’d be best to avoid 100w panels due to cost per watt but is easy to move around.
We just want to eliminate the generator all together it is just hauling the ga & the noise from the generator running & we shut it off so there is no power at all if someone wanted to turn on a light to go out side we dont have to fire up the generator to do that.Size of generator? Does it provide enough power, or do you want more?
Where would I buy all this stuff ?the fridge would be the biggest concern. Gas is the most predictable but then comes the issue of hauling tanks.
Is it a dry camp or you have a water source and need plumbing/water pressure,
If I were to wager a one stop kit to meet minimum loads and have the ability to scale up.
200ah 24v lifepo
3k multiplus
600-1000w solar
SCC to suit the PV.
Easily scalable if loads increase but enough to run a toaster/coffee maker/hair drier and most cabin styles needs.
How big of a plane you running? That might limit the size PV panels you can haul in. It’d be best to avoid 100w panels due to cost per watt but is easy to move around.
We are only there July 20 to Oct 6 so we dont have to worry about going thru the winter.Still much more info needed... What is the occupancy situation in terms of time (i.e., a week every year for vacation, or living there)? How many people? You mention gas - Can you get reliable propane deliveries (even in winter)? Does cabin need heat when not occupied? What type of heat when occupied? Generator available for backup?
I recommend hitting up Current Connected. But there must be a Canadian company to do the same and prob be cheaper on shipping.Where would I buy all this stuff ?
I like this plan, and have that exact Victron inverter. Rock solid. Paired with Victron 150/45 solar charge controller and six 200 amp Newpowa panels on a 10x20' shed roof, which should be similar in size to a small cabin. Something similar should work well for you (maybe only 3-5 panels if much sun available, and assuming summer use. Winter changes all of this.the fridge would be the biggest concern.
Is it a dry camp or you have a water source and need plumbing/water pressure,
If I were to wager a one stop kit to meet minimum loads and have the ability to scale up.
200ah 24v lifepo
3k multiplus
600-1000w solar
SCC to suit the PV.
Easily scalable if loads increase but enough to run a toaster/coffee maker/hair drier and most cabin styles needs.
I understand you don't want to run the generator. The genarator size is an indication of how large a solar system you need.We just want to eliminate the generator all together it is just hauling the ga & the noise from the generator running & we shut it off so there is no power at all if someone wanted to turn on a light to go out side we dont have to fire up the generator to do that.
We will probably only turn it on at night but that is great info thank youRe: Starlink (which I use): Sucks more power than you'd think. Plan for a constant 100W draw (2.4kwh per day). If you have - 1200 wats of solar panels, that's 2 hours/day of good sun, just for that. A small frig is about the same, so there's another 2 hours. LED lights and computers likely less but plan on another 1.2 KWH to be safe. So. 3.6 KWH of daily use = 3 hours of good sun needed. On rainy days, helllooooo battery.
Plan on ~10-20 min to boot and adjust. Sometimes faster, but min 30 min before important meeting or call. Murphy's law...We will probably only turn it on at night but that is great info thank you
