As a Wild Camper- What's the TOTAL Rating of your Solar Panels for Leisure Batteries?

[Calum]

I thought it might be interesting to see what people have gone for? Once the poll is complete no doubt the discussion will continue c:

Please forgive me for asking truly 'Wild' Wild Campers as I am sure you are aware that site based electric hook-ups alter the need for solar panels.

Cheers,
Calum

 

[Firefox]

180W - Well I have only got 90W on at the moment, but the other panel is bought and all ready to go on. It's all wired up for two panels. 90W was pretty poor this winter so I'm hoping 180W may give something useful next winter.

I think with the price of panels coming down 150-200W should be the aim as the sunlight is pretty poor in the UK.

 

[maingate]

I have clicked on the correct rating but I have added in my wind turbine rating as well.

Solar is not the only option for wildcamping.

Also busy designing a lightweight water wheel. :lol-061:

 

[Rockerboots]

I`m at 100w at the moment but am thinking of adding another 100w later this year. Have to say tho` i`ve managed quite well so far with what i already have, the extra panel is just for if really needed.

 

[Viktor]

Also busy designing a lightweight water wheel

After the next pub meet maybe we could all help with a practical demonstration? :lol-049:

 

[Airecraft]

Also busy designing a lightweight water wheel. :lol-061:

Yellowcake is pretty cheap at the moment ; have you thought about a small fission reactor behind the driver's seat? Might need a reliable water supply , though.

 

[Dezi]

I have clicked on the correct rating but I have added in my wind turbine rating as well.

Solar is not the only option for wildcamping.

Also busy designing a lightweight water wheel. :lol-061:

Self powered by the average middle aged man at about at 3.0 clock in the morning.


Dezi :cheers::cheers::cheers:

 

[tommytli]

i have just had an 80w fitted so im not to sure on what performance to expect, its linked to 2x110ah. probably about 50hrs to charge back up from flat

 

[Bigpeetee]

Just about to install an 80w to my 3x 100 AH to trickle charge them.

As I'm not fulltiming, this is probable more than adequate for my needs.

I think it more important to reduce to a minimum the consumption of whatever you have with you.

As my van is 10 yrs old I only have an analogue meter to indicate voltage.

I've just ordered a panel Volt/Amp meter 20/100 to enable me to monitor my consumption. It's quite surprising what uses what power.

 

[sasquatch]

I have been tent camping and motorhoming for over 30 years,during that time I have learnt to become frugal with resources.
I now need to keep the vehicle starter battery topped up to maintain confidence in the ability not to be stranded.
With my first van,a VW camper,which was very basic with only electric lights so no real need there. As the years went on and vehicles come with more dependency on electric lighting,water pumps etc. Batteries need to have the capacity. As for entertainment a trailer pack supplied the power for a radio/cassette light and even,when needed, a small B&W 2" Sony portable tv,ever tried watching a snooker final on a Welsh hillside in a howling gale!

I now have a 120w panel and a 110Ah leisure battery. 120w is to increase the charging possibilities in poor weather conditions.
It now covers all the needs even tv and radio,it was brilliant at Glastonbury last year.
BTW I also have replaced all internal lighting with LEDs to conserve battery power.
Still miss the Tilley lamp hiss bright light and warmth,only when sitting out side,and you could toast bread on top VERY QUICKLY!
I am considering an Oxbox portable fire pit http://oxbox.es/ or a Rocket stove http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocket_stove, to get the nostalgia glands going.

 

[Teutone]

OxBox Portable Camp Fire[/url] or a Rocket stove Rocket stove - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, to get the nostalgia glands going.

Just looked it up, like the oxbox!

After I have finished my refillable gas bottle install, I am going to tackle the solar stuff. This will be a LOT of reading I guess.
Was thinking of 110Ah battery and a 80 or 90W panel