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furyous68
Explorer
Apr 13, 2018

Use 24v Batteries to run 12v System... Possible?

Sorry for the long post.... Hi everyone. I am new here. I am an RV greenhorn... don't even own one yet. But, we're in the market & the biggest thing I want out of it is to be as self-sufficient as ...
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pianotuna
Nomad III
Apr 13, 2018
Hi,

It would be best to get the RV before purchasing solar panels that may not fit.

As for power--make a wants vs needs list. For example I want to run an induction hob, but I NEED to run the furnace.

furyous68 wrote:
I was actually looking at a 600w system w/ monocrystalline cells & a 60A mppt controller. It's only 4 panels. When I get the RV, I'll see if I have room to put another 2 panels on top.

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