Truck Camper Solar Panels

Due to the limited space on truck camper roofs portable solar panels are a terrific option.

Truck camper solar panels.

This controller is generally used in rv solar power systems using 12 volt solar panels wired in parallel. This shows that the overwhelming majority of truck campers either have or want a solar panel system. At 11 percent portable solar panels remain an important part of the truck camper marketplace. Last spring we attempted an impromptu experiment to see how long we could camp without 110 volt shore power.

With truck campers space is at a premium and you need subsystems specially designed for small roofs and tight storage compartments. The battery of choice for most rvers is the 12 volt deep cycle rv marine battery and your truck camper will probably not have the space or weight capacity for more than one. Unlike my previous solar articles i am not going to describe how to calculate battery and solar array sizes. Strengths of the pwm charge controller design include the fact that it is built on a time tested and proven technology is inexpensive a single unit capable of handling 25 amps can be purchased for less than 100 and is durable.

The preference for installed panels jumps as does interest in having both portable and fixed panels.