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Posted by crushingmyself (My Page) on

Sat, Jun 14, 08 at 18:30

hello everyone i am new here i have an 18 watt solar panel made by coleman i paid 145 dollars for it new now my goal is to live in my slide in truck camper i wanted to know if i use 4 deep cycle batteries will this one solar panel keep my 4 batteries charged now i will be only using the batteries down to 50 percent then i will be putting them on charge now how long will it take a 18 watt panel to charge a half dead battery ? will one panel be all i need or will i need more to add to this one ? i will be running a frig and tv and a heater in the winter, and my laptop and cell phone charger and satelight dish box off my 4 battires thank you for any information

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Posted by tplife (My Page) on
Mon, Jul 14, 08 at 13:15

You'll be needing a generator with your current load due to the refrigerator and heater. Sounds like you're interested in living off the grid. Here's a helpful info site: http://www.possumliving.com/search/label/offgrid

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Posted by mazer (My Page) on
Tue, Jul 29, 08 at 22:51

I agree with tplife, you need a generator to run what you have.

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Posted by new2lawncare (My Page) on
Thu, Jul 31, 08 at 16:01

Tip from a friend to anyone with solar interests: look to the boating/marine industry for info and products. They have electrical demands that usually can't be met by powerlines and often can't be met by generators (small craft, sailboats, etc)

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Posted by cezzzz (My Page) on
Sun, Mar 8, 09 at 23:54

Someone likes solar power when camping but I don't think it's a nice idea. Camping doesn't need any power camping is all about experience in such activities living outdoor without any electricity that's the meaning of camping for me.

Here is a link that might be useful: Yellowstone RV Park

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