Is 380W solar system enough for 23BHE ?

[elranas]

We purchased the 2021 23BHE and the dealer is going to install solar system for us. We picked the Go Power 380W. Do you think this is enough?

[howson]

We purchased the 2021 23BHE and the dealer is going to install solar system for us. We picked the Go Power 380W. Do you think this is enough?

The question is impossible to answer without context and a lot of information.

There's many threads in this channel ("solar") that I suggest are worth reading.

TucsonJim hosts a "Solar 101" seminar at rallies and just did a virtual one recently. I believe he is going to post it here in the "Reference Material" sub-channel, so stay tuned!

In addition, check out Will Prowse's DIY Solar channel on YouTube or if you're willing to part with $15 get his book off of Amazon. The book is basic and everything in the book is available (somewhere) on the internet, but I found it easier to have in one place. Plus I like good 'ol fashioned books.

[ncitro]

The question is impossible to answer without context and a lot of information.

There's many threads in this channel ("solar") that I suggest are worth reading.

TucsonJim hosts a "Solar 101" seminar at rallies and just did a virtual one recently. I believe he is going to post it here in the "Reference Material" sub-channel, so stay tuned!

In addition, check out Will Prowse's DIY Solar channel on YouTube or if you're willing to part with $15 get his book off of Amazon. The book is basic and everything in the book is available (somewhere) on the internet, but I found it easier to have in one place. Plus I like good 'ol fashioned books.

Just to add to what Howard says, everyone is different. It all forms on how much power you and your family use. We both still work full time, and have a residential fridge so we run 1,200 watts and I’m thinking about 400 more. Some people get by with just a 100 watt portable panel.

[TucsonJim]

Elranas.

The primary purpose of solar is to be able to recharge the power taken from your batteries. Once you know how how much battery power you're consuming, you can easily calculate how much solar power you need.

Check out this link for more details.

https://gdrvowners.com/forum/solar/2...national-rally

I will say that for most basic usage such as just running lights and the furnace, I was able to go many years with just 300 watts of solar.

Jim

[elranas]

Thank you guys
Jim, we have a basic usage as well. We will go with the 380W and upgrade if and when needed.

[TucsonJim]

Thank you guys
Jim, we have a basic usage as well. We will go with the 380W and upgrade if and when needed.

If you need help on how to upgrade in the future, hit me up.

Jim.

[ncitro]

Thank you guys
Jim, we have a basic usage as well. We will go with the 380W and upgrade if and when needed.

As long as you’re not getting an inverter, your loads should be pretty small.

[elranas]

I will Jim, and thank you all.