Hi,
Should we buying an AGM or Gel battery to run solar?
I was thinking that 150-200Ah would be best, but budget is only around $500-$550.
Where is the best place in Auckland to buy batteries?
More info:
We have a 1979 Lightweight Expander poptop caravan (with hard sides). We are looking to get out of Auckland every 3-4 weeks for 3 days at a time. So not huge use really.
I have already bought 140w monocrystalline folding solar panels to run (or partially run) a little 42W fridge. We have a standard 240V plug in our Landcruiser so if we need to run it via that for a couple of hours, or even switch the fridge off overnight, that is fine. We don't need to run heaters, devices, lights (we have little battery powered fairy lights which are fine) so we didn't go with the huge panels, and we got folding because its a popup, so thought portable would be best.
Should we buying an AGM or Gel battery to run solar?
I was thinking that 150-200Ah would be best, but budget is only around $500-$550.
Where is the best place in Auckland to buy batteries?
More info:
We have a 1979 Lightweight Expander poptop caravan (with hard sides). We are looking to get out of Auckland every 3-4 weeks for 3 days at a time. So not huge use really.
I have already bought 140w monocrystalline folding solar panels to run (or partially run) a little 42W fridge. We have a standard 240V plug in our Landcruiser so if we need to run it via that for a couple of hours, or even switch the fridge off overnight, that is fine. We don't need to run heaters, devices, lights (we have little battery powered fairy lights which are fine) so we didn't go with the huge panels, and we got folding because its a popup, so thought portable would be best.