Make a Portable Solar Generator for Your RV
Recreational Vehicles (RVs) are designed to give you the freedom of the open road. In theory you can [go|drive] anywhere you want, but often you are restricted to official camp sites because you need somewhere to plug in and recharge your batteries. Even using your batteries sparingly to work on-board appliances you will still find they will need recharging from time to time – usually more often than you had planned! And [beware|be warned], regularly [draining|flattening] a battery will shorten its life [dramatically|considerably]. But there is an alternative that will give you the freedom of the road, and it can be made easily and for very little money.
RVs can be fitted with gas generators, but these tend to be noisy and also to eat up the gas. [These days|Nowadays] solar panels are often fitted to provide all or most of your electrical requirements without [hammering|damaging] your battery, and literally anybody can put these together in their backyard. If you have a gas generator you can keep it as a backup – much less [harmful for|wearing on] the ears and pocket. Keep it for powering the lights at your next [outdoor|backyard] party!
Mobile solar panels can be easily stored if foldable, and they tend to be quite lightweight so are easily moveable. [A single|One] [4ft x 2 ft|8 square foot] solar panel will [produce|generate] about 75 to 100 watts, which is about [equal to|the same as] a pair of golf cart batteries. This would probably be sufficient for a typical 24ft RV but it would depend, of course, on your own electrical needs. Most RVs use [less|no more] than 400 watts. The best advice is to start with one or two solar panels, and fit some more as needed. You can get more information about these portable solar generators here.
If you plan to use your RV regularly in hot weather, you will have one or two other things to consider. You should instal a solar-powered battery charger with battery temperature compensation to reduce the danger of damaging your batteries. Also, roof-mounted solar panels can get very [hot|warm], which can [affect|lower] their efficiency and can lead to [voltage drops|a drop in voltage]. Ensure that your solar panels have a rating of at least 17 volts to overcome this potential problem. Just keep these thoughts in mind when planning your RV’s solar panel system.
You will see a range of kits for RV solar panels on the market, but note how costly they are. We thoroughly recommend making your own. It is easy and fun and well within the competence of every oxygen-breathing adult, even the ham-fisted ones! And you will save a packet compared with the bought variety. What you will need, however, is expert advice before you start to build a solar panel, otherwise you will probably waste a lot of time and effort doing research and not necessarily doing the job properly. Don’t worry, professional advice and step-by-step instructions are readily available if you know the right source, and only cost a few bucks. We believe this is a good investment.
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