Naila Ferozi
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Hello, I'm new to truck camping. Could someone advise on an efficient solar power system for a compact truck camper to maintain off-grid electricity while on the road? Also what to do in rainy seasons?
Best Solar Power Setup
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OverlandNA
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There is truck camping
Then there is truck camping
And of course there is truck camping
What's your flavor?
Fridge
Furnace
Inverter
Ham radio
?????
Then there is truck camping
And of course there is truck camping
What's your flavor?
Fridge
Furnace
Inverter
Ham radio
?????
As said above there are a lot of variables but I'll tell you what another amateur (myself) has done.
I have a FWC project m bare camper shell that came with some led lighting and a max fan. Since I acquired this I've added a 55l fridge, more lighting and several usb outlets. My power comes from a Battle born 100ah battery that is charged by a Redarc 25 amp bcdc charger that charges from the truck and an Overland solar 160 watt panel. The longest amount of time I have stayed in one place with out starting the truck was 6 days and in that time we ran the fridge continuously, charged stuff like headlamps, cameras, iPhones and tablets. Our battery always stayed above 13v. We have a fairly minimalist camper setup but I think a robust electrical system for what we need. I'll probably add more stuff as time goes by such as a diesel heater that is next on the list but I'm pretty sure our system will handle it fine and if we are moving every day as in driving the truck, I probably wouldn't even need the solar panel but its nice for those extended stops.
I have a FWC project m bare camper shell that came with some led lighting and a max fan. Since I acquired this I've added a 55l fridge, more lighting and several usb outlets. My power comes from a Battle born 100ah battery that is charged by a Redarc 25 amp bcdc charger that charges from the truck and an Overland solar 160 watt panel. The longest amount of time I have stayed in one place with out starting the truck was 6 days and in that time we ran the fridge continuously, charged stuff like headlamps, cameras, iPhones and tablets. Our battery always stayed above 13v. We have a fairly minimalist camper setup but I think a robust electrical system for what we need. I'll probably add more stuff as time goes by such as a diesel heater that is next on the list but I'm pretty sure our system will handle it fine and if we are moving every day as in driving the truck, I probably wouldn't even need the solar panel but its nice for those extended stops.
