Weekend just gone was the biggest test for the system.
It cloudy and raining at times and other times had full sunshine.
Sunday morning our battery was at it lowest 52% using induction cook top a bit and 12v running flat out for 4hrs in the 12hrs prior.
Saturday I hit a new record for watts out of my semi flexible panel
Sunday they produced more than they are rated for.
I had me doubts about semi flex but having a couple of quality ones I’m more comfortable.
Next big discussion point is charge rate if you only drive short distances.
We left this morning with battery at 68% at 5:30am and had a 1hr10min drive to next location and than it’s been solar only, battery was at at 99% when I checked at 10:45. Replaced 84amp, fridge running and battery is tossed up.
My alternator charging is restricted to 40ah and I only have 240w of solar.
Overall pretty happy and should suit our touring requirements. Sure I didn’t get fully charged yesterday but sat and today we will be at float.
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