[camping:dispersed|boondocking]] off [[electrical:solar:gentle_intro|solar]] or a [[electrical:generator|generator]]?
- how long do I expect to full-time?
-... le:faq_toilet|toilet]]?
- will I require [[hvac:solar_ac|air conditioning]] or can I [[camping:snowbird
cted words of wisdom ======
===== a/c =====
>"[solar powered A/C is] not a lost cause.. we just seem ... erter] is rich man's game -- HaldorEE((https://diysolarforum.com/threads/anyone-running-a-ac-unit-from-a-... you use less water." -- handybob((https://handybobsolar.wordpress.com/the-rv-battery-charging-puzzle-2/))... (http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Intro-Solar-Questions?pid=192079#pid192079))
> "While AGMs a
t on current drawn by the house bank:((https://diysolarforum.com/threads/experiences-charging-lfp-from-al... concurrent charging source]] for an alternator is solar.
**Example**: Let's assume the same 14.0v alternator output and solar contribution that pushes up Vbatt by 0.3V
* I=... v-**13.0v**)/0.020mR = 1.0v/0.020mR = 50A without solar
* I=V/R = (14v-**13.3v**)/0.020mR = 0.7v/0.020m
rested in DIY might want to read the [[https://diysolarforum.com/forums/diy-lifepo4-battery-banks.22/|DIY LiFePO4 Battery Banks subforum]] over on DIY Solar. You can also see the [[electrical:12v:lifepo4_b... cut-off, and internal heaters.
The [[https://diysolarforum.com/|DIY Solar Forums]] are a good place to check for updated info, as well as links to teardown re
will be difficult to tell. -- BB((https://forum.solar-electric.com/discussion/comment/191612#Comment_19... it probably would work fine -- BB((https://forum.solar-electric.com/discussion/comment/191612#Comment_19... 433MHz remote radio controlled plugs((https://diysolarforum.com/threads/what-really-requires-a-pure-sine... the 90° phase do not run well on MSW((https://diysolarforum.com/threads/what-really-requires-a-pure-sine
(http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Intro-Solar-Questions?pid=192042#pid192042))
It is so common... y is acceptable.
* not charging at [[electrical:solar:charge_controller_setpoints|manufacturer-recommen... lternator voltage. \\ Less commonly, [[electrical:solar|Solar]]-only charging can cause this problem if the [[electrical:solar:sizing|battery capacity is too gr
fair amount of the bulk charging done and let the solar finish it off the rest of the day. -- jimindenver... ]] batteries healthy, so [[electrical:12v:alt_and_solar|combining with solar]] is common
[[opinion:frater_secessus:pareto|about these summaries]]
===== overvi... eply discharged
* when [[electrical:12v:alt and solar|combined with solar]] or some other higher-voltag
onsumes **29,000**Wh of power per day.
- A 100w solar panel on an MPPT [[electrical:solar:charge_controller|controller]] will harvest an average of:
* Chi... ter kettles
* electric space heaters
* [[hvac:solar_ac|air conditioners]]
* electric coffee makers
... nvested thousands of dollars in battery banks and solar, or run a [[electrical:generator|generator]]
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====== Is my solar working? ======
Note: for simplicity's sake this art... s [[electrical:nominal|nominal]] 12v [[electrical:solar:panels|panels]] and 12v [[electrical:12v:intro|house power]].
It is common for those with new solar configurations to worry about whether or not the
nsive (and maybe impossible) get Big Current with solar alone and difficult (or even impossible) to compl... on alternator alone. But [[electrical:12v:alt_and_solar|small amounts of both combine]] to make a workabl... expensive charging system.
For this reason the solar + alternator combination is the most common and e... rnator-only charging** [[electrical:12v:mandatory_solar|can work with lithium banks]] but for technical r
voltage to specific charging voltage [[electrical:solar:charge_controller_setpoints|setpoints]] and limit... ion as it might seem since lead-acid [[electrical:solar:status#in_absorption|current acceptance drops sub... ach day.)) This is where [[electrical:12v:alt_and_solar|a bit of solar helps with the long-duration duties]].
DC-DC chargers are often triggered by the IGN cir
Resource: [[electrical:solar:gentle_intro|gentle intro to solar]]
====== Solar for car and SUV dwellers ======
Solar power can be extremely helpful for car dwellers, especially those