ILH
Well-known member
I am absolutely new to the world of solar - so please be kind (and slow!).
Although I've been camping for a number of years in a travel trailer, we just bought a a new 2013 Road Warrior 305. Our trips are often two weeks apart - and we'd really like to leave the fridge running in between. With everything off except the fridge, the battery lasts about 8 days before being depleted. Yes, I'm aware that there are a few other items drawing power, such as radios, CO2 monitors, etc.
I live in southern Ontario (Canada) - but my questions only relate to summertime.
My question are:
1. What do I need in terms of maintaining the level in my battery between trips?
2. When I hear about anybody mounting items on their roof, I cringe - as I've heard so many horror stories about penetrating the roof membrane and susequent leaks. How are solar panels mounted?
I'm sure I'll have follow-up questions - but this should get theball rolling.
Although I've been camping for a number of years in a travel trailer, we just bought a a new 2013 Road Warrior 305. Our trips are often two weeks apart - and we'd really like to leave the fridge running in between. With everything off except the fridge, the battery lasts about 8 days before being depleted. Yes, I'm aware that there are a few other items drawing power, such as radios, CO2 monitors, etc.
I live in southern Ontario (Canada) - but my questions only relate to summertime.
My question are:
1. What do I need in terms of maintaining the level in my battery between trips?
2. When I hear about anybody mounting items on their roof, I cringe - as I've heard so many horror stories about penetrating the roof membrane and susequent leaks. How are solar panels mounted?
I'm sure I'll have follow-up questions - but this should get theball rolling.