Post #2662364
2026-05-13 19:40 UTC
Hoping someone smart can poke a hole in this logic: Lvl 1 charging is 1.3kW (a.k.a. "plug into standard 3-prong".) Search tells me that I'd need 2-4 panels (depending on brand/quality) to generate that much power. And that many panels fit on a RV roof. So in theory, we're at a point where you could refuel your camper while camping, yes?
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@edwardclaytonandrew@kind.social 2026-05-13 19:44
@anyGould@kind.social ... I both am excited by this and fear more RV kids whose parents don't deal with the downsides.
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@Angnor@kind.social 2026-05-13 20:04
@anyGould@kind.social How they're aligned vs. the sun makes a big difference as well. In theory it makes sense, but I don't know you set them all up on the camper. If they're done like an A-frame, half of them won't be producing as much power.
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@greyor@goblin.technology 2026-05-13 20:24
@anyGould@kind.social we plug in for 1.3kWh charging at home (120V) and I don't see why solar panels, if they can do that output, wouldn't be feasible, esp if there is a lot of steady sun. Our EV charges about 1%/hr generally (total 85kWh). So camping and a long sunny day? Why not? Love the idea.