Over the next couple weeks I’ll be double checking systems and tweaking them if necessary. 

Over the past few days I’ve left several coach lights on around the clock with “shore power” disconnected but with the 100w solar panel connected and pointed toward the sun.  Half of yesterday was overcast so we didn’t have optimum sunshine. This morning I checked the coach batteries (I usually call them house batteries) and they are sitting at 12.6 with the lights on (under a slight load). They’re at or above 80% charged. Since I don’t use a whole lot of power when boondocking this has been a good test of the solar charging system. 

Well, I don’t use a whole lot of power unless it’s cold and I turn the furnace on that is. The fans on the furnace are big electricity users (compared to burning a few LED lights). I know it will get chilly at night on the high plains and in the desert and mountains. I’ll use the furnace. Hopefully I can cover up while I sleep and just use it in the morning when I get up. 

So, the solar system is checked out and passes muster. Let me see what’s next on my list…

Cheers 

Paul and Heyleigh the Wonder Dog.