Little boondocking setup help?
I'm looking to get into some boondocking. I'd eventually like to have a solar setup, but starting with a generator and upgraded batteries for now. What is the bare minimum I need? I'm looking at g...
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Our panel is a SchottPoly 230w, the controller is a Eco-worthy 20a MPPT controller with two 25ft cords. SolarBlvd.com sells similar panels for around $150 plus shipping ($60 to Denver), the controller is $100 shipped and the cords are $32 shipped. If ever needed I have a 220w panel that I can get going for the $132 the controller and wires cost.
I am still testing but eventually want to mount one or both. Right now I have the 230w portable and I start tracking the sun in the morning. We get a lot of sun in the early morning and storms by noon, luckily it doesn't take much to replace what we use over night. Once the battery is in float, it stays there all day.
I am still testing but eventually want to mount one or both. Right now I have the 230w portable and I start tracking the sun in the morning. We get a lot of sun in the early morning and storms by noon, luckily it doesn't take much to replace what we use over night. Once the battery is in float, it stays there all day.
