Portable (suitcase) solar "install" question
I've gone back and forth on solar panels on the roof or portable. Well, due to a tight budget, portable is the only way I'm going to get solar for now and it makes sense for me to try it out 1st as we...
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As far as I'm concerned, ktmrfs is spot on. I have three panels, one on the roof and two portable that are attached to the side of my coach. I have two 50 foot cables with Anderson Powerpole SB50 connectors for the portable panels. When the panels are less than 50 feet away I run a separate cable to each. More than 50 feet I connect the two 50s together.
I would suggest buying panels and controller separately. I would go with panels that are 125 watt or lower. These are typically 12 volt panels. This would allow you to use a cheaper PWM charge controller.
Here's a controller available at Home Depot:
Grape PWM controller
I would suggest buying panels and controller separately. I would go with panels that are 125 watt or lower. These are typically 12 volt panels. This would allow you to use a cheaper PWM charge controller.
Here's a controller available at Home Depot:
Grape PWM controller
