Escapees May-June 2024

RVSOLAR4 Build a Better Battery Bank By DAVID HUTCHISON AND SHARI GALIARDI #161101

T his is our fourth article in a meet your needs. If you missed our fi rst few articles (Nov/Dec, Jan/Feb and March/April), start there before diving into this deep discussion of solar RV batteries. As educators, our goal is to create a resource for anyone (without a degree inaSTEM fi eld) to be able to compare the pros and cons of the different battery types and their long-term operating cost. six-part RV Solar 101 series designed to help you size a solar-powered system that will

Is a deep cycle battery necessary for my RV solar powered sys tem? The short answer is: yes! But, where to start your jour ney to fi nd the right battery for your system is another question altogether. There are so many options available, all designed for di ff erent types and sizes of systems. If you are new to solar, diving into battery research can seem overwhelming, and we are here to help!

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