New solar project
I have a 30 foot travel trailer with plenty of space on the roof and I want to do some remote camping. I'd like to be able to run the refrigerator, watch TV through-out the day, and be able to use la...
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The 30 amp direct connection with transfer switch has some merit as all receptacles are then powered. You could also use individual, smaller transfer switches (ala smkettner) to power select circuits. If all you are going to need is screen, laptops, and installed circuit boards, there are lesser systems that will allow that, i.e. you won't need 8 Trojans and 500w of solar charging with 2000w inverter.
First step: Downloadable spreadsheet for use and solar calculations
BTW, MC4 connectors are purpose-built for solar application. They are available in 10AWG and you can't find much better.
The 30 amp direct connection with transfer switch has some merit as all receptacles are then powered. You could also use individual, smaller transfer switches (ala smkettner) to power select circuits. If all you are going to need is screen, laptops, and installed circuit boards, there are lesser systems that will allow that, i.e. you won't need 8 Trojans and 500w of solar charging with 2000w inverter.
First step: Downloadable spreadsheet for use and solar calculations
BTW, MC4 connectors are purpose-built for solar application. They are available in 10AWG and you can't find much better.
