Ready to get my feet wet with Solar power
Thought I would post my idea here and let the experts tell me what I am missing. First off, I own 2ea RV's. 1 is a gooseneck horse trailer with living quarters and the other is a bumper pull prowler....
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Hi,
I believe the Morningstar MPPT60 is more sophisticated and more efficient than the Outback unit, as it essentially has three controllers rolled up into one unit. As power rises to the maximum, first one controller cuts in, then a 2nd and finally the third.
The Outback unit requires you to purchase the temperature sensor--the Morningstar comes with one.
The Morningstar comes with the ability to be programed via a computer and has the interface built in. The Outback requires you to purchase additional equipment to do so.
100 watt panels are often more expensive per watt than 140 watt panels. 240 watt panels may be a current "sweet spot" price wise.
There are three or four places that have great prices on panels--but shipping can be an issue. Where do you live?
I believe the Morningstar MPPT60 is more sophisticated and more efficient than the Outback unit, as it essentially has three controllers rolled up into one unit. As power rises to the maximum, first one controller cuts in, then a 2nd and finally the third.
The Outback unit requires you to purchase the temperature sensor--the Morningstar comes with one.
The Morningstar comes with the ability to be programed via a computer and has the interface built in. The Outback requires you to purchase additional equipment to do so.
100 watt panels are often more expensive per watt than 140 watt panels. 240 watt panels may be a current "sweet spot" price wise.
There are three or four places that have great prices on panels--but shipping can be an issue. Where do you live?
lc0338 wrote:
Thanks PT. I had already decided to go MPPT and was looking at the Outback Flexmax 60 (FM60). One place I priced it was $589 and the Morningstar MPPT60 listed for $689
Any recommendations for solar panels? Will 3ea 100 watt panels give me enough juice?
