Solar charger for camping?

[lynnmor 8,051]

14 hours ago, nylyon said:

 

Absolutely, that’s why something like this is critical https://www.powerwatchdog.com/surge-protectors it will shutoff power if it drops too low, or goes too high protecting the equipment. 

I use an autoformer after seeing voltage as low as 99 volts.  Without the autoformer it would be use the generator or disconnect the power.  At a minimum, get a voltmeter and plug it in where it is easily seen, you can get this pair for $13.

Edited September 25 by lynnmor

[WHX?? 52,808]

22 hours ago, nylyon said:

keep the fridge running while traveling.

My fridge auto switches over to gas as soon as shore power is pulled. Only power they use is 12 VDC to keep that little solenoid open. Heard tell they don't make RV fridges like that anymore??

Handiest thing I have done is took a el cheapo 12 v gauge and mounted it inside next to one of the many USB ports that are fed with 12 v. It gets below 12 or so I best start looking for shore power or pull the cord on a genny since I don't have solar. Most of the solar controllers have built in voltage monitors but the controller is in the basement where you don't readily see it. Factory setups may have it upstairs?? 

 

Coach does your rig auto kick in the onboard genny if battery gets too low or solar doesn't keep up? 

[nylyon-(Admin) 8,216]

32 minutes ago, WHX?? said:

My fridge auto switches over to gas as soon as shore power is pulled. Only power they use is 12 VDC to keep that little solenoid open. Heard tell they don't make RV fridges like that anymore??

Coach does your rig auto kick in the onboard genny if battery gets too low or solar doesn't keep up? 

 

I have an RV fridge too, and it will auto-cutover to gas when the 120v is pulled, of course that means travelling with the gas on.  My generator has AGS (Auto Generator Start) which can start the generator when a couple conditions are met, 12v power being one of them, the other is temperature so if the temperature gets too high, the generator can kick in and then on the AC’s.  Mine is also a smart enabled RV, with a BMPro controller.  A lot of people hate it, but I love it.  I can monitor and control my RV from anywhere in the world!