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Re: [A/S] Boondocking - How Many Watt Inverter Will I Need



After two long weekends (4 days, 3 nights each), anchored out.  I find
that a 75 watt solar panel has no problem keeping 2 batteries right up
to float level.  We (me and spouse) didn't skimp on lighting, music or
water pump usage.  Plus the furnace ran on a few chilly mornings.  Hot
water and reefer (working fb, thanks) run off gas.  No serious
electrical drainage there.  I never saw less than 12.4 volts coming out
of the battery bank.  At noonish we slammed 4.5 amps back into the
batteries. 

I feel the best buck spent on "stuff" for the Sov went for the solar
system. 

Boy, is this fun!

Cheers 
-- 
Stephen Syrotiak Building Service
Southern Connecticut