Is There a Way to Determine How Much Wattage From Solar Power an RV Needs
Updated 08/25/2020 | Published 08/23/2020
Question:
I have a Jayco hummingbird 17RB, already wired for solar. How many watts will i need for occasional off grid operation. Also, is it possible/feasible to do a roof mount on this camper.
asked by: Richard C
Expert Reply:
It really comes down to what accessories you plan to power with solar power. I attached a help article to this page that will guide you through determining exactly how much solar power wattage you'd need. It is very possible to do a roof mount to. Feel free to let me know what wattage you'd need as a minimum and I can help you come up with best setup.
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Go Power Eco Solar Charging System with Digital Solar Controller - 80 Watt Solar Panel
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- Roof Mounted Solar Kit
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- 51 - 100 Watts
- 0.1 - 5 Amps
- AGM
- Gel
- Lead Acid
- Lithium
- Not Expandable
- PWM
- 1 Panel
- Go Power
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