Choosing a Solar Panel Kit for a 2013 Rockwood A122BH A Frame Pop-Up Camper
Question:
I have a 2013 Rockwood A122BH A Frame pop-up camper. While we try to find camp sites with 30 amp hookups, we do camp from time to time in in National Parks with no hook-ups available. Our camping is usually 3+ days in any spot. I like the light weight of the flex charging system especially with the lifting of the camper roof panels but like the power production of the Solar Elite. I am looking for more than a trickle charger as I do use a CPAP and run the DOMETIC Air Conditioner when it is hot and we are at the camper. I currently have one battery, but could easily increase to two. Which system would best suit my needs or is there something else you recommend? and What type of battery would best provide power?
asked by: Paul W
Expert Reply:
Choosing the correct solar panel kit can be a bit overwhelming because there are so many options out there. For your application I would definitely get another battery (Lithium are the best) and then you might want to go with the Elite # 34282184 over the Flex # GP67MR simply because the Elite solar panels will draw in more energy and if most of the places you camp are wooded like what you show in your pictures you're going to need all the help you can get from the solar panels.
Ultimately you're going to need to add up the amount of amps that you plan on using each day so we can figure out what kit fits your needs the best. I have attached some review videos for you to check out as well as some helpful articles on solar panels that you can reference when determining how much power you're going to need.
Let me know what you figure out when it comes to your used amps and I can help you out.
Products Referenced in This Question
Go Power Solar Elite Charging System - 400 Watt Solar Panels - 2,000 Watt Inverter Charger
- RV Solar Panels
- Roof Mounted Solar Kit w Inverter
- Rigid Panels
- 400 Watts
- 10.1 Amps or More
- AGM
- Flooded Lead Acid
- Gel
- Lithium - liFePO4
- 59-1/8L x 26-5/16W Inch
- 2 Panels
- Go Power
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Go Power Solar Flex Eclipse Charging System w/ MPPT Solar Controller and 190 Watt Solar Panel
- RV Solar Panels
- Roof Mounted Solar Kit
- Flexible Panels
- 190 Watts
- 5.1 - 10 Amps
- AGM
- Flooded Lead Acid
- Gel
- Lithium - liFePO4
- 59L x 26-1/4W Inch
- 1 Panel
- Go Power
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