Planning Solar Panels
Hi everyone, I'm working on my very first DIY camper conversion, using a 2010 extended Ford E250. I was looking at solar panels yesterday, I was going to make the move eventually but maybe soone...
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Almot wrote:
You don't have to decide on controller right now unless you have a strict budget. There WILL BE a controller for 400-600W that you are planning.Can I put 4 x 100w instead of these massive 66"x39" 285w panels? I know I'm loosing 85w and it'll be more expensive but I really don't know where I would fit another one of these.
I meant one 285W on the side like you said, and "another" one on the rear part of the roof.
4*100 you can do either all parallel, or in pairs, or all-series.
5*100 you would have to wire all-series.
I would stay away from those flexible sheets. Solar Blvd had some square-shaped 80W rigid panels. When raised 3" above the roof (1.5" panel thickness, 1.5" from frame to roof), rigid panel won't disturb the balance or air turbulence on the road.
I'm afraid to ask what is better in series or parallel? lol
I'm not sure I understand what you mean about those flexible panels, they are 0.1" thick not 1.5"
Can you just rephrase, I don't speak english to often sometimes I just don't get it lol
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