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CA_Traveler
Dec 27, 2018Explorer III
OP,
Have you considered gaining some experience first before installing an expensive system that may/may not be what you need/want after a year’s experience?
For example: My first install was a $160 battery monitor so that I could learn about my battery power requirements and design a system that met those requirements with maximum efficiency and minimum cost.
200 watt of panels? You can cover your roof if desired. I researched various panel configuration and realized that mounting close to the roof was not the best plan. I then talked to every RV I could find with raised panels before installing raised panels to clear roof obstacles.
This is my result and there are others.
Food for thought.
Have you considered gaining some experience first before installing an expensive system that may/may not be what you need/want after a year’s experience?
For example: My first install was a $160 battery monitor so that I could learn about my battery power requirements and design a system that met those requirements with maximum efficiency and minimum cost.
200 watt of panels? You can cover your roof if desired. I researched various panel configuration and realized that mounting close to the roof was not the best plan. I then talked to every RV I could find with raised panels before installing raised panels to clear roof obstacles.
This is my result and there are others.
Food for thought.
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