Considerations for Choosing Solar Panels and Inverter for 16-Foot Enclosed Trailer
Question:
I have a 16foot enclosed trailer that I would like to add solar power to. Will want to run 12v LED lighting and also have an inverter to run battery chargers for my hand tools and maybe a radio/Bluetooth player. I dont mind going a bit larger to accommodate future power needs. What are your recommendations?
asked by: Cable
Expert Reply:
As you consider your needs and establish your budget for a solar power system for your enclosed trailer I recommend you start with a read of the help articles I have linked for you.
A ground-up solar install is a significant undertaking and the best results come with careful planning. If you can budget for an all-inclusive high-capacity set-up, like the Go Power Solar Flex Kit # 34275012, you can avoid the issue of ending up with less power than you need. Careful review of your devices' power requirements is a must to end up with the system that is right for you.
Go Power also makes inverters like the 700-watt Pure Sine Wave Inverter # 34279946 which can deliver peak surge power of 1230-watts and 700 continuous watts. This unit produces very clean power that is critical for delicate and sensitive items like computers, phones and televisions.
Step 1 is to determine the total power demand for every single item you want to power. This information can usually be found on the device itself.
Products Referenced in This Question
Go Power Solar Flex Charging System with MPPT Solar Controller - 550 Watt Solar Panels
- RV Solar Panels
- Roof Mounted Solar Kit
- Flexible Panels
- 550 Watts
- 10.1 Amps or More
- AGM
- Flooded Lead Acid
- Gel
- Lithium - liFePO4
- 44-5/8L x 21-7/16W Inch
- 5 Panels
- Go Power
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Go Power Industrial Pure Sine Wave Inverter - GFCI - 700 Watt - 12V
- RV Inverters
- Pure Sine Wave Inverter
- Industrial Duty - Medium Loads
- 12V
- 700 Watts
- Inverter Function Only
- Outlet
- Go Power
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Solar Power Kit for TorkLift PowerArmor Battery Box - 10 Watt Panel
- Accessories and Parts
- Battery Boxes
- Battery Box Solar Kit
- TorkLift
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