Nov-25-2018 04:59 AM
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Nov-27-2018 11:46 AM
2oldman wrote:
I just like not having to run my generator so much...
Nov-25-2018 11:34 AM
Ivylog wrote:There's not a whole lot about RVing that makes economic sense.
..the cost of solar has gotten cheap enough (IF you DIY) that it can actually make economic sense. Hopefully, those on the fence will decide to add some solar to their RV and get away from FHU camping.
Nov-25-2018 11:22 AM
2oldman wrote:
My solar usage is not as much about money as yours.
Nov-25-2018 08:40 AM
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Nov-25-2018 06:56 AM
Ivylog wrote:
Bill, doubt a non DIY solar installation has a payback as they are 4X times more expensive plus the cost of the extra batteries needed to make it work...$$$$. If I had not found panels at 55 cents/watt and going to time of use power; I probably would not have bothered with this project. I have also found 12V AGMs for less than $1/AH.
How much longer are you building? Stay warm as my WX guy says it’s going to be cold in the East.
Nov-25-2018 06:14 AM
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Nov-25-2018 05:29 AM
Ivylog wrote:
Over the years I’ve chosen to buy diesel instead of solar as the payback was in decades, not years; BUT times change.
We snowbird for 3-4 months in SE Fla each winter and I’ve signed up for FPL’s (Fla Plunder & Loot) time of use program. I’ll use the MH's batteries each morning when the price/KW goes up (batteries will be fully charged on the night time rate). Hopefully, during the day, the solar I'm installing will be enough to recharge the batteries from making breakfast. I can always turn the power back on to top them off, before the 6PM higher rate starts or if we need AC briefly in the afternoon:
My goal is to cut my $80/month electric in half, saving me $160/winter which will pay for enough diesel to go 400 miles or 100 hours of generator time when we boondock and have to run the AC.
Just trying to help out those that say solar is the only way to go as driving a Prius or saving $160/winter with solar is not much of a offset when you have a BIG energy hog MH.
Nov-25-2018 05:27 AM
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