Use of Solar Power for RVs and Boats

Solar power is just a natural addition for Recreational Vehicles (RVs) and boats. Both these modes of transport require a lot of electric power for onboard use, and batteries at times do not suffice, as they need to be recharged. As both, the RVs and the boats, spend a lot of time under clear blue skies with uninterrupted sunlight, the use of solar power is but natural. Solar power would address the electrical concerns of the owners of RVs and boats as it uses sunlight for generating electrical energy.

Solar Power and Mobility

Solar power is ideal for use when camping or sailing. RVs normally use deep cycle batteries when the engine is not in use, but these too last a limited duration. With solar power, your batteries are always fully charged by sunlight everyday. With connection to a solar power source, there is hardly any need for outside hook up or generators.

On RVs and boats, the living space being limited, the power requirements are very less. Moreover, RVs and boats are designed for maximum energy efficiency. Therefore, the cost of solar power equipment will be in the lower range. RVs and boats are usually set to run on 12 volts, and so it is very easy to set up an array of solar panels atop the roof of the RV or the boat’s cabin. The system you wish to install is limited only by the space on the roof.

The batteries of an RV remain charged when on the move, through the RVs alternator. However, when you are out camping in the boondocks for days on end, with no external hook ups, solar power comes in handy. You can enjoy the peace and quiet of the wilderness without the noise of a generator. Before considering the equipment you wish to install on your RV or boat, you need to analyze your power needs. You will need to calculate the total wattage of the appliances and lights you want to use, as well as the average hours of daily use.

Solar Charging

Solar panels, sized 20 inches to 40 inches, are fixed on the roofs of the RVs and the boats’ cabins for full exposure to sunlight. Depending on your power usage, you need enough solar panels to replace the used power. The number of solar panels installed will also depend on your location, the season, and the number of hours of sunlight you receive.

On an average, an RV would require 1 to 6 solar panels, each producing 20 to 35 amp-hour charge on a fully sunny day.

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