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My Mom called because here batteries are kaput. I have not personally checked them and I am ~5 hours drive away. She asked me to look for replacement batteries. I am looking for advice and suggestions. I am a complete novice, and don't plan to be the one putting in the replacements. She...

So for space of storing them, so multiple 100watt panels could be used. Seems like 400 watt panels seem to be about 6'x4' roughly, which is harder to store in a pickup bed that is only 6'6" long and also storing camping gear, ice chest, etc.

As for a power audit. I will look at doing that next time I visit her.

Worse, she is running generators as needed at 3 different locations around the site. Almost no battery storage at all. Want to charge her phone - power up a generator. Her trailer might have some battery but she has said she relies on flashlights for light because it doesn't seem to last...

Side note (not related to OP) - Interesting. I am looking at adding power to my F-150, not nearly as much, and still need to retain the back seat for seating.

I started researching Solar to give my mother options for her off grid RV living. (started another thread about that) However, I have been struck with an idea for camping because I use a CPAP. I tested it over 48 hours (2 nights) it drew 597 watt hours. 1 night with the humidifier with a...

Found this doing a search on these forums. Given they seem to actually have low temp cut off, the puts them against the more expensive AmpereTime / Chins batteries but priced like the lower priced ones. Currently $399 on Amazon with a $20 coupon.

Where? She is on the east slope of a ridge in Northern California. I know that limits evening sun and a factor in planning this. For simplicity I was thinking one of the all-in-off grid units like one of the EG4.

My mother lives off grid. Way off the grid. She is currently using a mix of several gasoline generators to power various zones. One for the gooseneck trailer she lives in, one for her outdoor kitchen, and not sure what the third one is for. She is spending close $1000 a month on gas for...