Adding solar with existing inverter/charger
I have a factory installed Xantrex RV2012 2000w inverter/charging installed in my motorhome. I am looking to add solar panels to help reduce generator runtime when we are dry camping, which is most o...
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kbehrent wrote:pianotuna wrote:
232 x 2 = 464 amp-hours.
Minimum solar panel size no less than 279 watts
If you plan to use the inverter much then the sky is the limit on solar wattage.
I'm looking at @ 400W of solar. I really don't want more than 4 panels so I'm limited to that. I don't want to attach them to the roof, so I'll build/buy a portable stand. I realize I might not get the best optimization this way, put I like the portability of it in case I want to use the panels for something else if not being used for the motorhome.
You might actually get better optimization this way. You can angle them towards the sun, adjust the throughout the day, park in the shade and put the panels in the sun, etc.
