Essential: Solar Panels

Solar Panels could be considered essential if you are living on a tight budget. I have 200W on the roof with an old-school lead acid battery. During peak sun, April – August, I figure I save $60/mo on gas AND allows me to watch more TV if needed. If I upgraded to 600W on the roof and a few good lithium batteries, then I could survive a few cloudy days without running the generator, thus saving $120/mo. It’s not just money saved. It helps prolong your campsite and keeps you secure without needing to constantly get external power from something. If I were to upgrade, I could easily get my money back in 24 months. Soon enough to get some net gain before needing a new battery.

It's real simple to setup. The panels plug into a controller which is attached to the battery. Easy peezy. I used to keep the panels loose so I could move them around. I tired of that so I attached them to the roof. I plan to get more and maybe some fold up portable ones.




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