24V battery bank with solar - pros and cons
Hmmm.... should I go with a 24V Battery bank? I am in the planning phase of a 800 to 1,000 Watt solar system for my 5th wheel. I am thinking maybe a Morningstar TS-MPPT-60 charge controller and 4 ...
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smkettner wrote:
I assume you have calculated that you need 1000 watts?
At that level I assume your usage is high such that you may want more battery.
1,000 Watts will be overkill for me when in full sunshine but I camp in sites that are typically partially shaded from trees so the hours of productive sunlight are limited.
And when we do camp in places with more sun then we will be able to use more solar power for things like the microwave, toaster and coffee maker.
I am hoping that 4 large solar panels will generate some power for me even if some of them are in shade as the sun moves. Do you have experience with this scenario?
My previous trailer had a single 140W panel and it was rarely enough to keep up with my 26AH daily use when dry camping due to shady campsites.
