Hello all! New here, with a question on
solar panels. I'm considering ordering a
Casita with the intention of doing quite a bit of
boondocking. If I add the factory
solar panel add-on, it comes with a 200W suitcase. Ideally, I'd like to expand this by adding an additional 200W suitcase for a total of 400W.
I came across this forum a lot as I've been googling/researching, so I figured it wouldn't hurt to come straight to the source and ask my questions here. So, what are your recommendations on the best way(s) to increase
solar power capabilities on a
Casita using portable suitcases? What do I need to buy, and how do I need to set it all up? Please feel free to dumb things down as much as you might want to because I'm still very much learning when it comes to this subject.
Can I just buy another set of of 200W panels and pair them with the ones that come with the
Casita? I believe the Casita
solar suitcase panels are Zamp panels? Do I need to add additional
battery capacity? If yes, what are recommendations on batteries for this kind of setup? I assume a lithium
battery would be better... but wouldn't this require changing other parts of the power system? I'm very much trying to keep things simple, and keep modifications to a minimum, if at all possible.
I would like to be able to power basic functions within the Casita (lights, water pump, stove, Maxxfan if needed, etc), as well as a Starlink router and a laptop.
Thanks in advance!