Solar Set Up

[Amitchell]

We have a 2020 3810 and want to buy a decent set up but don’t know where to start.

[artfuldodger]

The first step is to assess your expected daily power usage in watt / hrs or amp / hrs. This assessment will determine how many amp/hrs of batttery you will need. Then you can work out how many watts of solar panel you need to keep those batts charged up. We use our system primarily in the SW so we get a lot of sun most days. If you can't count on full sun where you use your trailer then the panel watts will need to be higher. Check out Google for a daily usage assessment chart. The company, Go Power has one.

[1wayhighway]

not sure if you watch you tube but there is a lot to watch there can help get you thinking about what direction to go.

[AZ Traveler]

Originally Posted by artfuldodger

The first step is to assess your expected daily power usage in watt / hrs or amp / hrs. This assessment will determine how many amp/hrs of batttery you will need. Then you can work out how many watts of solar panel you need to keep those batts charged up. We use our system primarily in the SW so we get a lot of sun most days. If you can't count on full sun where you use your trailer then the panel watts will need to be higher. Check out Google for a daily usage assessment chart. The company, Go Power has one.

Good advice, start with right sizing your battery bank. There are several good youtube and articles to help you out. Google is your friend.