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As solar ready setups go, this system is pretty marginal. The solar charge controller only handles 190 watts … not even two panels. And the 1000 watt inverter would draw about 100 amps at full output running a microwave. With the single panel, it would take well over 20 times as long to charge the battery for every minute of 1000 watt operation of the inverter. Bottom line: the solar package is at best a good battery tender for the rig and not a whole lot more
Robert, you are absolutely right. This is not a setup that will allow extensive boondocking. I did have someone rent it for a week long trip that had no electrical sites along the way. They had a successful trip. They also traveled a lot though, and didn't spend more than a night in each place. As they traveled to the next destination the truck helped recharge the battery. The battery is almost the weakest link in the system. It wouldn't be hard to add a second battery. I have 6 100W panels, a 2000W inverter and a 200AH Lithium Iron Phosphate battery (unable capacity is 5x of the battery on this 190) in another one of my campers. I even feel like that system would benefit from a second battery. All that being said, I'm still very happy this camper has this system. It offers a lot more flexibility than not having it and hopefully this video highlighted some of the things that I hadn't thought about before having this solar package. Thanks for watching!
What extension cord gauge # should I use in an Rpod 2016
If you are looking for a 30A RV style extension cord I have a couple of these and they work great.
amzn.to/3n1O7hN
If you are just looking for a household style extension cord you will be limited my the circuit you are plugged into, and a 12 gauge will be fine. You will need an adapter if you use a standard household cord.
I really like these Flexzilla cords:
amzn.to/3VdLqX4
Adapter: amzn.to/423cMkC
or: amzn.to/3HhsdOo
As solar ready setups go, this system is pretty marginal. The solar charge controller only handles 190 watts … not even two panels. And the 1000 watt inverter would draw about 100 amps at full output running a microwave.
With the single panel, it would take well over 20 times as long to charge the battery for every minute of 1000 watt operation of the inverter.
Bottom line: the solar package is at best a good battery tender for the rig and not a whole lot more
Robert, you are absolutely right. This is not a setup that will allow extensive boondocking. I did have someone rent it for a week long trip that had no electrical sites along the way. They had a successful trip. They also traveled a lot though, and didn't spend more than a night in each place. As they traveled to the next destination the truck helped recharge the battery.
The battery is almost the weakest link in the system. It wouldn't be hard to add a second battery.
I have 6 100W panels, a 2000W inverter and a 200AH Lithium Iron Phosphate battery (unable capacity is 5x of the battery on this 190) in another one of my campers. I even feel like that system would benefit from a second battery.
All that being said, I'm still very happy this camper has this system. It offers a lot more flexibility than not having it and hopefully this video highlighted some of the things that I hadn't thought about before having this solar package.
Thanks for watching!