Looking for solar suggestions
I full timed off and on(mostly on) for over 20 years. Retired in a house and still love traveling and camping. I bought a small v nosed cargo trailer that I will be boon docking in some nights to save...
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deadticket8 wrote:Isc = 5.36 is the maximum expected amps at nominal temperature. I would not use a 6A controller for this panel. 2 in parallel would be 10.8A.
I went to a site link and am looking at 2 80 watt panels solar synergy from Solar Blvd.Trailer on order but I think they will fit(comes with roof vent). Will take suggestion on tilting slightly back(1 1/2* like a drain pipe!)Although its going to depend where I park sometimes. Need more info on controller. There is a 6 amp controller by Morningstar. Panels say 5.36 amp short circuit current. Not really sure how that applies to controller. Hopefully customer service can answer questions. Also these will be wired in parallel, not sure if I splice the wires together or do they have special connection? I am learning.
Panels vary as to how they are wired. Some have pigtails with the common MC4 connectors and some don't. If you cut or change pigtails then no warranty which may/may not be a concern for you.
Suggest you don't buy the panels until you can get on the roof and make sure they will fit.
Don't understand your tilting comment. Typically fixed panels are mounted parallel to the roof (front to back) and sloped 4 degrees for water drain. Tilting refers to aiming the panels at the sun and is around 30 degrees depending upon your latitude.
