It’s the power-laden question, which continues to generate debate around the campfire: which is a better portable power alternative – solar or generator?
We called for some professional backup to delve into this technical quandary, and discovered that, unfortunately – or fortunately, depending on your view – there’s really no definitive answer. Indeed, both systems have their merits and shortcomings, and both can truly enhance your caravanning experience.
Traditionally, Australian vanners have used generators for backup power, or they simply start up their car and charge their van’s batteries from the alternators for energy when they are off the grid. Both these methods, however, are noisy, produce fumes and are not environmentally friendly. solar, on the other hand, creates no noise, no fumes, and it is environmentally sustainable.
However, it’s…
