โJan-28-2018 10:39 AM
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โJan-28-2018 03:41 PM
kerrlakeRoo wrote:
And to add to CATravellers comment, go solar first, when you install go big on the controller so you have plenty of ability to upgrade. You already know that they are not something you will later eliminate or
replace. The golf cart batteries give the most bang for a low price. And you can use two or four to learn what you will need amps wise permanently. Also the lithium batteries in another year or two may be much cheaper as more come into use.
Lastly, If you are relatively certain you won't use ac very much, just get a small Genny, 1000 to 2000 watts, an you then have a backup means to charge batteries. If you end up somewhere you have to have ac, go to a campground for a night or two while deciding where else to go.
โJan-28-2018 03:32 PM
scottkeen wrote:Correct.CA Traveler wrote:
Now install 2 6V flooded batteries and you'll jump up to 230AH at low cost.
Would that be 115Ah at 50% discharge?
Just wanting to get my numbers right!
โJan-28-2018 03:30 PM
โJan-28-2018 03:17 PM
CA Traveler wrote:
Now install 2 6V flooded batteries and you'll jump up to 230AH at low cost.
โJan-28-2018 03:12 PM
CA Traveler wrote:
...plus from the OPs post he doesn't have the experience to get it right.
โJan-28-2018 03:10 PM
KD4UPL wrote:
Your current battery is way too small. Your proposed 100 AH battery is still too small. If you truly want to be "energy independent" as you say you should be looking for several hundred AH of capacity. Weight really isn't an issue here as I see it. Even 4 6v GC batteries will only weigh about 400 pounds. This is "nothing" compared to the total weight of your rig. Unless you are trying to get buy with a marginal tow vehicle which would also be a bad idea for full-timing.
4 GC batteries will give you about 220 AH at 50% discharge for about $400. That's more than twice the 100% capacity of your lithium battery. What does it cost?
โJan-28-2018 02:58 PM
Lantley wrote:I agree plus from the OPs post he doesn't have the experience to get it right.
In the OP's case do you want:convenience,best bang for the buck, maximum power and run time, maximum ability/time to stay off grid? Are you able to lift heavy things and maintain a portable set up?
What is most important to you and you alone? This is really not an at large group decision.
The answer is more about how you intend to use your rig vs. price.
In the RV game it's always cheaper to get it right the first time, but in order to do so your expectations and intentions become critical
โJan-28-2018 02:42 PM
โJan-28-2018 02:40 PM
ford truck guy wrote:
I can compare options A and C as I went from one to the other..
I started using 2 of the EU 2000โs with a 5 gallon extended run fuel tank... It got old getting there, getting the generators out and set up, hooking them together and setting up the fuel...
I then purchased a 6500 LP version, although the LP version gets thirsty when running at max, it sure is handy, and that what I was looking for...
We dry camp usually 2-3 times a year, and stay in campgrounds probably 95% of the time, so for us, it made sense..
โJan-28-2018 02:34 PM
time2roll wrote:
I would go bigger on the solar and battery for more independence. You can get more value in solar by going direct to the larger 24v panels and MPPT.
epever 40 amp MPPT on amazon $150
640 watts $280 at SolarBLVD.com
Make sure these large panels will fit. Oversize shipping is expensive so check local solar installers for some surplus.
Consider a small inverter (300w) to run the tv and laptop without firing up a generator. Running a large inverter (2000w) may take a 3rd or 4th battery due to high current loads.
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โJan-28-2018 02:27 PM
kerrlakeRoo wrote:
Search the threads here and outside. The Champs have a good rep. Also I assume your Toy hauler has a fuel tank for bikes atv or whatever. Being able to use gas in the Genny instead of diesel may be more convenient since you already have a means of dispensing. And If the switching breaker was preinstalled with the Genny prep, so much the better.
Those champs are about $850 or $900, so add a couple more panels and another of the lithium batteries. And you could still be ahead cost wise.
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