Dry camping electrical questions
Hey all, so we've been camping for quite a while now and are starting to transition to no hook-up camping and have a couple of questions. We are looking to add an inverter and solar charging and could...
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For portable panel you can get this outdoor controller.
Can be mounted on the panel. Not sure if it allows setpoints adjustment via netport like other small Morningstar units, but the casing and connections are weather-proof. It does have (optional) temp sensor. 10A model is good up to 140-150W.
I recall that popular "suitcases" by Renogy are using non-weatherproof controllers mounted underside the panel, the only protection from rain being the panel itself.
With small PWM controller the cable length from controller to battery is not important as long as you're getting 14.6-14.8V at the battery. Panel generates 18-19V but PWM will cut the excess off anyway.
Some portable users here chose to install controller in cargo bay.
Can be mounted on the panel. Not sure if it allows setpoints adjustment via netport like other small Morningstar units, but the casing and connections are weather-proof. It does have (optional) temp sensor. 10A model is good up to 140-150W.
I recall that popular "suitcases" by Renogy are using non-weatherproof controllers mounted underside the panel, the only protection from rain being the panel itself.
With small PWM controller the cable length from controller to battery is not important as long as you're getting 14.6-14.8V at the battery. Panel generates 18-19V but PWM will cut the excess off anyway.
Some portable users here chose to install controller in cargo bay.
