high-voltage mppt controllers?
I'd like to mount two 260-290 watt panels on my TT, rather than several smaller more expensive 100-150w panels. What controllers are popular these days, for high cell count panels (60 to 72 cells p...
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The Outback controllers are excellent. I've never had any trouble out of any I've installed. The Xantrex XW 60 amp unit is very similar and also good. It has a larger heat sink and no fan. It is usually a bit less expensive than the Outback 60 amp.
MidNite Solar makes some nice units but they're probably more than the Outback. The Morningstar is probably the cheapest.
My preference would be Outback, that's what's in my own house. Do you have plans of adding a nice large inverter/charger to your rig? If so, and you use the Outback FX28212M, you can use the same MATE (remote display/control pad) for the inverter, charge controller, and battery monitor.
MidNite Solar makes some nice units but they're probably more than the Outback. The Morningstar is probably the cheapest.
My preference would be Outback, that's what's in my own house. Do you have plans of adding a nice large inverter/charger to your rig? If so, and you use the Outback FX28212M, you can use the same MATE (remote display/control pad) for the inverter, charge controller, and battery monitor.
