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doughere
Apr 26, 2014Explorer
I have 2 60 watt panels flat mounted on the roof, and a 100 watt panel that is portable. All panels from solar blvd (very happy with them, even with shipping a great value). I have 2 6 Volt GC's. The roof mounted panels are fed to a $15 e-bay PWM controller. They will supply all we need if they get a good look at the sun. The portable panel is used when located in the trees, and need to put panel out in the sun somewhere. When used, I simply tie it into the battery, and let it go; monitoring the voltage occasionally.
My only problem with the kits with a mounted controller is they need to be very close to the battery, or the voltage drop is going to keep them from charging correctly. I can set up my panels over 100 feet from the trailer, and get a decent charge from the panels.
Regards,
Doug
My only problem with the kits with a mounted controller is they need to be very close to the battery, or the voltage drop is going to keep them from charging correctly. I can set up my panels over 100 feet from the trailer, and get a decent charge from the panels.
Regards,
Doug
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