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    2014-1.jpg2014-2.jpg2014-3.jpg2014-4.jpg2014-5.jpg I have a Interstate Deep Cycle HD24-DP Battery, 5 watt solar tickle charge panel, a dual 12 volt power outlet, 3 single bulb RV 12 volt lights I have started installing on my Enclosed Trailer. Basically wanted to have use of lighting and charging cell phone, and run a small 400 watt ac/dc converter to power a dvd/tv combo while camping and riding ATV in the mountains. Just wondering what you guys thought about my budget starter kit, what problems I could except?

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    The HD24 is a 75ah (900wh) battery... meaning you can safely drain 180wh between charges.
    Your DVD/TV alone will consume more than 180wh per 90 minute flick.

    That 5watt trickle charge will take more than 10 days to fully recharge the battery from a 80% soc, 20 days from 60% soc, etc....

    Are you planning on using the camper once every 10 days?

    Unfortunately your combo is extremely mis-matched. Wrong Panel. Wrong Battery. Wrong Inverter... nice trailer though.
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    • #3
      You need 75 to 100 watt panel to support that battery. 5 watt panel is grossly undersized to be of any use.
      MSEE, PE

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Sunking View Post
        You need 75 to 100 watt panel to support that battery. 5 watt panel is grossly undersized to be of any use.
        That depends on how many DVDs he watches the night before... and with the lights on or off?
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        • #5
          Originally posted by Shockah View Post
          That depends on how many DVDs he watches the night before... and with the lights on or off?
          Well with a 5 watt panel just charging a cell phone would be more than the panel can handle.
          MSEE, PE

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Sunking View Post
            You need 75 to 100 watt panel to support that battery. 5 watt panel is grossly undersized to be of any use.
            Originally posted by Sunking View Post
            Well with a 5 watt panel just charging a cell phone would be more than the panel can handle.
            ... and I am predicting his intended use will be more than a 75 to 100 watt panel can handle.
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            • #7
              Originally posted by Shockah View Post
              ... and I am predicting his intended use will be more than a 75 to 100 watt panel can handle.
              I suspect so.
              MSEE, PE

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Sunking View Post
                I suspect so.
                Hey thanks for the info as you can tell I know nothing about putting the right equipment to gather. Sounds like anything below 200 watts of panels will be a waste of time glad that the only thing I have invested is 90.00 in a new battery. Any suggestions on brands/setup equipment to get most bang for my buck?

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Herb View Post
                  Hey thanks for the info as you can tell I know nothing about putting the right equipment to gather. Sounds like anything below 200 watts of panels will be a waste of time glad that the only thing I have invested is 90.00 in a new battery. Any suggestions on brands/setup equipment to get most bang for my buck?
                  Before buying, you need to get a better idea of how many watt-hours you will use per night...
                  200watt panel may not be enough.

                  First thing to do is find a grid-tied panel locally.
                  If you do, then CC suggestions can be made accordingly.

                  If you are not able to find a GT panel for under $1.50/watt...
                  then amazon.com sells Renogy 100watt panels for $150/free-shipping.
                  Again, CC suggestions based on the panel(s) you buy.
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                  • #10
                    If nothing else, you can wire up your new battery as a separate "house" battery charged through an isolator from the tow vehicle's charging system. Although the battery may be a little small for that too.
                    SunnyBoy 3000 US, 18 BP Solar 175B panels.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Herb View Post
                      Hey thanks for the info as you can tell I know nothing about putting the right equipment to gather. Sounds like anything below 200 watts of panels will be a waste of time glad that the only thing I have invested is 90.00 in a new battery. Any suggestions on brands/setup equipment to get most bang for my buck?
                      Yamaha EF1000 http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-EF1000i...1000+generator is the best equipment to do what you want.
                      1150W, Midnite Classic 200, Cotek PSW, 8 T-605s

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by thastinger View Post
                        Yamaha EF1000 http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-EF1000i...1000+generator is the best equipment to do what you want.
                        What is the sound rating on that Yamaha and how does it compare to the Honda units which advertise in the low 50db range?

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                        • #13
                          http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B8L6EFA/...=dradisplay-20 what do you all think about this kit for starters

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                          • #14
                            hate to spend 780.00 for the trailer right now besides I don't like the sound of a generrator running in background while in the mountains

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Herb View Post
                              http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B8L6EFA/...=dradisplay-20 what do you all think about this kit for starters
                              Good for starters, if you face the panel south on a sunny day and maximize your usage to 200wh per night.

                              I've used Renogy's 100watt panels and like them.
                              IMO, the superior packaging gives the company some credibility.

                              I've never used their "bundle" CC... so can't comment on that.
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