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dpgllg
Explorer
May 14, 2020

Looking for Solar Panel system to just MAINTAIN battery

I have to store my 5th wheel at a storage yard. I am looking for a solar panel system that will maintain one 12v deep cycle battery. The battery will be charged prior to being hooked up to the solar s...
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CarnationSailor
Nomad
May 14, 2020
I use a 30-watt panel aimed toward the southern sky. It keeps 2 12-volt batteries charged at 100% for the 6 months it is in storage. Panel and controller cost about $120 total. And we don't get a lot of winter sun here in the NW.

Also, I hook the charge controller directly to the batteries and leave the battery disconnect switch in the OFF position to eliminate any draws.

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