Solar System Feedback - Go Power Extreme
Happy New Year Everyone! Yesterday I dropped off my 5'r (Durango Gold G380FLF) at the dealer to get several small PDI issues taken care of. I've been looking at having a solar system installed and ...
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Very pricey. In 2014 my DYI costs for 3 panels and 750W and Morningstar MPPT 60 controller were $1500. Since then panel prices have dropped a lot. Plus with 12V panels like your post you can use a much cheaper PWM controller.
First and foremost do a lot of checking on prices. AM solar in OR is close to N CA so at least check them out.
But are you jumping in without really knowing your requirements? Also known as doing a energy audit for your 12V usage.
The most useful thing you can install is a $200 battery monitor. With this you can accurately determine exactly how much power is being used from the batteries as well as how much is being returned by the charger (and later solar). I have the Trimetric 2025 RV. Give serious consideration to the 2030 model and the SC 2030 solar controller, good reports about this setup.
Check panel prices of Solar Blvd in LA and get on their list and get on their mailing list. Be advised that due to panel size shipping is very expensive so if you find the panels locally you might be better off.
First and foremost do a lot of checking on prices. AM solar in OR is close to N CA so at least check them out.
But are you jumping in without really knowing your requirements? Also known as doing a energy audit for your 12V usage.
The most useful thing you can install is a $200 battery monitor. With this you can accurately determine exactly how much power is being used from the batteries as well as how much is being returned by the charger (and later solar). I have the Trimetric 2025 RV. Give serious consideration to the 2030 model and the SC 2030 solar controller, good reports about this setup.
Check panel prices of Solar Blvd in LA and get on their list and get on their mailing list. Be advised that due to panel size shipping is very expensive so if you find the panels locally you might be better off.
