grumps147
LIFE MEMBER
Hi folks
Before posting this thread I read a lot of the others, but I am still a little confused.
Background - motorhome newbie - like cheapness of no power holiday sites - like to do early season/late season, yet to really consider true winter outings - part time working but ready for full retirement, so lots more use to be had.
Generator - do not really want the noise, weight but especially not carrying the fuel.
Threads indicate that you can manage on solar power alone for some time, the further south in Europe the better.
Autotrail Apache 700 SE with one 85 amp hour battery.
Cost balance - realise solar will be expensive, but don't want to rely on hook-ups every other night. I will gain most benefit the sooner I get it installed.
DIY - my worst nightmare - so experience of companies fitting in NW England needed.
Positioning of the panels I read is crucial, but on the roof how can they be anything other than flat??
I accept flat panels will lose some efficiency.
Are there good/bad panels from your experience?
What issues are there with panel security, do you need security bolt fittings??
Cable diameter is critical, i need to specify this to any fitters.
From reading all the threads I need another 100 amp hour battery (or do I, suggestions needed), 2 solar panels (amp/wattage?), a controller unit (i am sure their is another technical term), and fitting. What should I be paying do you think??
Before posting this thread I read a lot of the others, but I am still a little confused.
Background - motorhome newbie - like cheapness of no power holiday sites - like to do early season/late season, yet to really consider true winter outings - part time working but ready for full retirement, so lots more use to be had.
Generator - do not really want the noise, weight but especially not carrying the fuel.
Threads indicate that you can manage on solar power alone for some time, the further south in Europe the better.
Autotrail Apache 700 SE with one 85 amp hour battery.
Cost balance - realise solar will be expensive, but don't want to rely on hook-ups every other night. I will gain most benefit the sooner I get it installed.
DIY - my worst nightmare - so experience of companies fitting in NW England needed.
Positioning of the panels I read is crucial, but on the roof how can they be anything other than flat??
I accept flat panels will lose some efficiency.
Are there good/bad panels from your experience?
What issues are there with panel security, do you need security bolt fittings??
Cable diameter is critical, i need to specify this to any fitters.
From reading all the threads I need another 100 amp hour battery (or do I, suggestions needed), 2 solar panels (amp/wattage?), a controller unit (i am sure their is another technical term), and fitting. What should I be paying do you think??