I have gone down the diverse route. I have 3 x 80 Watt solar panels. 2 x 250AH batteries (traction). I also have a 1KW El Cheapo Gennie and a 50Amp B2B charger.
the B2B charger is not working so I have had to start the genny once or twice.
If the B2B charger worked I probably wouldn't need the genny unless I was staying in one place for 10 days.
I try not to let the batteries get below 75% preferably not below 80%. My theory being if I look after them they will last a whole lot longer as they cost almost £400 each BUT, if I need to go off hookup for an extended period of time I have the capacity.
IMHO each means of power supply has it's advantages and disadvantages and you need to pick the mix to suite your individual needs. Neither solar nor gennies are perfect so picking the disadvantage that disadvantages you least is probably the best way to choose
EHU is a great source of power but it's disadvantage is you need a really long wire if you want it working while you drive.
Gennies: Noisy, smelly, expensive to run. Risk of theft, can break down. Can't be used everywhere. Can't be used while you are driving.
Solar: Only works for part of the day and only for part of the year. Low output.
Wind: Low power output, only works if there is good wind. Can't be used while you are driving.
B2B: Only works when you are driving.
I think a mix of technologies to avoid the downsides you can least live with is probably the best plan?:thumb::thumb::thumb:
the B2B charger is not working so I have had to start the genny once or twice.
If the B2B charger worked I probably wouldn't need the genny unless I was staying in one place for 10 days.
I try not to let the batteries get below 75% preferably not below 80%. My theory being if I look after them they will last a whole lot longer as they cost almost £400 each BUT, if I need to go off hookup for an extended period of time I have the capacity.
IMHO each means of power supply has it's advantages and disadvantages and you need to pick the mix to suite your individual needs. Neither solar nor gennies are perfect so picking the disadvantage that disadvantages you least is probably the best way to choose
EHU is a great source of power but it's disadvantage is you need a really long wire if you want it working while you drive.
Gennies: Noisy, smelly, expensive to run. Risk of theft, can break down. Can't be used everywhere. Can't be used while you are driving.
Solar: Only works for part of the day and only for part of the year. Low output.
Wind: Low power output, only works if there is good wind. Can't be used while you are driving.
B2B: Only works when you are driving.
I think a mix of technologies to avoid the downsides you can least live with is probably the best plan?:thumb::thumb::thumb: