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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Portable is great for optimizing input from the sun but do become a hassle setting up and taking down all the time especially if only stopped for a day or so.
I started with 2 100 watt panels as portable and quickly figured out that the roof was the way to go. Roof mounted panels are always charging even while driving down the road so the batteries are charging between camp spots. Once I came to the realization that there's already probably 100 screws poked through my roof holding on the vents, AC, antenna and other things I figured what's a few more holes in the roof going to hurt. Figure out the correct sealer for your roof type and all will be fine.
I started with 2 100 watt panels as portable and quickly figured out that the roof was the way to go. Roof mounted panels are always charging even while driving down the road so the batteries are charging between camp spots. Once I came to the realization that there's already probably 100 screws poked through my roof holding on the vents, AC, antenna and other things I figured what's a few more holes in the roof going to hurt. Figure out the correct sealer for your roof type and all will be fine.
