Solar Panels

[fwernlein]

Trudy, check files section for a solar install summary for an FC. My
goals were just to balance the "normal base current draw" designed
into the BB that drains the batteries down over 2+ days. Your stated
goal of running the H20 heater is not going to be practical in my
opinion due to the amp demand vs. supply capability of a roof mounted
solar system. Your talking about "living solar" and that is likely
not practical from even a multi-panel system mounted on the roof of an
RV. If you visit some solar internet sites, they can explain the
capability of solar systems and also the limitations.

The advice from the other members is exactly on target for your stated
electric needs...you would get the best results and value from your
present setup by running the gen-set. IMO...A solar system won't take
you there.

frank
85FC33
woodbridge, va....and colorado this summer! we hope!

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "1985 PT40" wrote:
>
> Are any of you using solar panels on your Birds? Since they suck
> up a lot of juice, how practical is solar power ((elec. water heater
> specifically)?
>
> We will be spending the summer working in the Rocky
> Mountains without electricity and do not want to be totally
> dependent on the genset.
>
> Any sugestions?
>
> Trudy Lundgren
> 85 PT 40 -- The CatbirdSeat
> currently in Deming,NM
>