[tcb] Re: Question About Dual Battery Set-Up And Solar Panels
- From: kelly dosch <kellydosch@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2011 13:56:58 -0800 (PST)
Wow! 66 bux? I even have a Sam's Club membership! Thanks! I never think of them
for automotive needs.
So you have invested what, at least $1000 into running your shed "for free"?
By my calculations, that may or may not pay for itself by the time you have to
replace all the batteries.
I have to tell ya, I still don't get it.
For household purposes like that, maybe a windmill and a solar water heater.
Those are actually cost effective.
But back to the RV's. When you have an alternator and usually electric
hook-up, why spend the money for a solar panel?
I'm not trying to argue. I honestly just wonder if there is a benefit I am
overlooking.
Come to think of it, if one must have a green energy supply on a bus, what
could look more appropriate than several multicolored pinwheels mounted on top,
each with a tiny generator? Ha!
OK, that was a joke, but,.......
--- On Fri, 1/21/11, Justin Wilt <sunbugone@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
From: Justin Wilt <sunbugone@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [tcb] Re: Question About Dual Battery Set-Up And Solar Panels
To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Friday, January 21, 2011, 4:28 PM
Actually, Sams Club seems to have the best price on deep cycle batteries. They
start at $66. They are interstate brand. I am running my storage shed in my
back yard completely off solar. It's not cheap to set up but it makes your
camper self sufficient when it comes to power. It all depends on your solar
cell output (the sun) and the amp hour rating of your battery. I have 4, 120
amp hour batteries in my shed and 120W solar power charging them. From there
you can run an inverter that bumps the voltage from 12, 24 or 48 volts to
120volts AC current. I have lights and a small refrigerator full of beer
running completely off the sun. I plan on transferring this setup into my
camper when it comes out of the body shop. There are amp hour and inverter
calculators online that tell you how long you can run a device. No RV service
connection needed!
Justin
On Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 3:18 PM, kelly dosch <kellydosch@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hello. I need to get a deep cycle RV battery for my Westfalia Campmobile. I'm
seeing about a gazillion types with vastly varying prices. ($120-$600!) Is it
really all that complicated or can I just get the cheap Sears Marine/RV
battery? ($120)
Also, I have noticed a lot of Westies with solar panels. Why? If they have a
campsite with electrical hook-up the battery can charge itself. If not, the
alternator will charge it during a short drive. I don't get it. Why would
anybody want to drop $400 for a solar panel? (Tell me it isn't just to be
"green".)
Thanks for your time,... )< (- (_ (_ `(
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Justin Wilt
Technician
Post Oak Motorcars
Rolls Royce Motorcars Houston
Bentley Houston
1530 West Loop South
Houston TX 77095 USA
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