Putting 6 100 watt panels on my camper that is being built and I have some questions.

[Blkbird]

Putting 6 100w panels on my camper that is being built and I have some questions.
1. Would I be better of installing a permanent solar system including one Battle Born Lithium-ion battery or would I be better off just buying a Bluetti 200 solar generator?
2. My biggest power draw will be a 5000 but AC in the summer drawing 430w and a few other small items like LED Lights, phone chargers, e-readers, small TV, and a CPAP,
I have a 2200w inverter generator but I would only like to use it as little as possible. My tiny camper is only 5'W x 8'L x 5'H and will be completely covered by the solar panels mounted to a roof rack on an aluminum rack system that I'm trying to design to tilt.

Thanks, Dean

 

[svetz]

Hi Dean!

Welcome to the forums!

...1. ..better ..install... permanent .. or ... solar generator?
2. My biggest power draw will be ... a few other small items like LED...

1. Depends on your usage. If you have a portability use case outside the camper a mobile system can be useful. I have solar on the house, and have modified a peak jump start for my mobile needs. (You might also like Budget Models with Amazing Future Power; some DIY required).
2. Those little things add up fast. What you need is an energy audit. Take a look at this post... put in all your items and usage to get an idea. @FilterGuy also has a spreadsheet here.

... mounted to a roof rack on an aluminum rack system that I'm trying to design to tilt.

That sounds cool! Hope you start a thread to discuss/blog that as you go!