massive solar install
hey everyone! it was a cold winter, but I made it through with minimal issues. my yeti lithium 1400 + 550w 12v renogy panels more than covered what I needed through the season. however, it is now t...
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2oldman wrote:pianotuna wrote:I have 835w which I also do not consider massive. I consider it adequate.
I don't see 800 watts of solar as massive.
Massive is when you cover your roof, hang them over the side and have a utility trailer full.
apologies, I only live in a 20 foot motorhome, so I thought 850w was pretty beastly especially combined with a huge lithium bank. I thought it'd be 800, but I was able to get 850 up there. I have my new panels on the way.
(second quote, can't figure out how to do two at once)I personally wouldn't spend the money in Lith Batts. Ive used Trojan T-125's now for 14 years. They also make larger batts specifically designed for deep cycles heavy industrial use. Yes they weigh more but they work great. I have 428 watts on my TT. We will be moving to a fiver soon and I will put 6-800 watts up top, but will increase to 4 batteries, or two with greater capacity and a MPPT controller.
the reason I don't want to go with agm, sealed, gel, or others are the lifespan. lithium costs more up front, but is cheaper in the long run and I am just getting started.
I went very basic with the install, all parallel panels. I still do not really know how panels in a series works, all I know is its hooked up differently and can provide higher voltage which is always nice. wouldn't it be significantly more expensive to do everything in 24v? also weight is a huge issue, I work online and keep what is ell int he camper with me. I on average am hauling an additional 2,000 pounds on top of the camper weight. I don't think it could handle the weight of 6 agm's on top of everything else, not to mention I don't have the room for them. lithium is really the only option.
thank you everyone so far!
