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Old 02-18-2018, 10:04 AM   #8
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Originally Posted by Mr Pachu View Post
How many watts of solar panels and number of batteries do you all recommend to run a residential fridge while boondocking for 2 to 3 nights?
As others have highlighted you need to figure out expected use to determine how many watts you need. The first question is the battery side, with a single battery you will be starting a generator fairly quickly after the sun goes down if you have much turned on. Your heater is likely the biggest battery drainer if it runs much as night. I previously used 2 12 volt batteries that would work fine overnight with limited heater use and now have gone to 4 6 volt golf cart batteries.

You will still want a generator for those cloudy days if you are going to stay out for awhile.

If the longest you plan to boondock is 2-3 nights you would be able to get by with a large battery bank alone if you limit electrical use.
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