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rpodcamper.com
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 26 Nov 2009 Location: Reading, Pa Online Status: Offline Posts: 3990 |
Topic: Solar Power Posted: 18 Jan 2010 at 9:57am |
I was out looking today and wondering how this would work at keeping my batteries charged as we dry camp:
45 Watt Solar Panel Kit
Use the sun's power to run TVs, lights, computers and recharge 12VDC batteries!
Requires 12 volt storage battery and 300 watt power inverter (not included). Maximum current, 3000 mA. 15 watts max per panel. Peak voltage: 23.57 volts open current. Panel dimensions: 12.40'' x 36.42'' x 0.75'' Weight: 9.7 lbs. |
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rpodadmin
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 17 Feb 2009 Location: Midwest Online Status: Offline Posts: 289 |
Posted: 18 Jan 2010 at 10:00am |
any photos?
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GrandPod
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 25 Nov 2009 Location: Southwest Flori Online Status: Offline Posts: 50 |
Posted: 18 Jan 2010 at 10:22am |
You also need a charge controller. A inverter uses alot of current; I'd think if you could use 12 vdc appliances you'd be better off.
Tom
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Tom and Linda
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rpodcamper.com
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 26 Nov 2009 Location: Reading, Pa Online Status: Offline Posts: 3990 |
Posted: 18 Jan 2010 at 10:24am |
Here is the photo
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rpodcamper.com
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 26 Nov 2009 Location: Reading, Pa Online Status: Offline Posts: 3990 |
Posted: 18 Jan 2010 at 10:29am |
I'm looking to power Lights, and water pump. No AC, Microwave or TV.
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TerryM
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 16 Nov 2009 Location: Saint Augustine Online Status: Offline Posts: 1950 |
Posted: 18 Jan 2010 at 12:56pm |
Make a list of what you would be running. On that list put on the power consumption per hour of use. Total them up and compare it to the solar panel setup.
Terry Edit: if you run into problems or just have any technical questions talk to John Palmer. He lives off the power grid! Go here: http://www.palmerenergysystems.com |
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sylviablue
Senior Member Joined: 07 Jan 2010 Location: Costa Rica Online Status: Offline Posts: 152 |
Posted: 18 Jan 2010 at 7:39pm |
Any price on that set up?
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four peas
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rpodcamper.com
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 26 Nov 2009 Location: Reading, Pa Online Status: Offline Posts: 3990 |
Posted: 18 Jan 2010 at 9:22pm |
$179.99
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GrandPod
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 25 Nov 2009 Location: Southwest Flori Online Status: Offline Posts: 50 |
Posted: 19 Jan 2010 at 6:05am |
What company is this package available from ? Sounds like a good price.
Tom
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Tom and Linda
R-Pod 177 Southwest Florida |
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sylviablue
Senior Member Joined: 07 Jan 2010 Location: Costa Rica Online Status: Offline Posts: 152 |
Posted: 19 Jan 2010 at 9:57am |
The price is right now we just gotta see if it works for our needs. Where did you find it? For us I am thinking lights, water pump (not the water heater) plus I'd like to get the frig off LP.
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