School me on these solar packages
I'm trying to do some more research on investing in portable solar panels. From prior discussion I've come to basic feeling that maybe 200 watts sitting in the sun for the day would suffice to offset...
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I would get these Solar Cynergy modules and a name brand controller rather than the Amazon offerings. That would be based on a very specific target output of 200w. If you get real lucky, you may able to mount hinges (if necessary) into the modules' existing through holes.
I chose to use one 235w/24v module and used the module savings difference to buy an MPPT controller with more flexibility and better charge efficiency. FWIW, I spent $360 for MX-Solar 235w module and Morningstar SS MPPT-15 WO/shipping. I also bought the temp compensation cable and the RS-232 interface cable for an additional $60, IIRC. The temp comp interface allows for battery specific charging thresholds, automatically and the RS-232 lets me measure output, log data, and change charge settings through a laptop. This is a larger module that weighs 40lb., not something I would like to lug in and out more than a couple of times. In fact, I wouldn't like to be lugging any modules around but that's just me, more than anything.
Good luck with the solar, it is one of the more enjoyable modifications and is very reliable. It also seems great for battery health.
I chose to use one 235w/24v module and used the module savings difference to buy an MPPT controller with more flexibility and better charge efficiency. FWIW, I spent $360 for MX-Solar 235w module and Morningstar SS MPPT-15 WO/shipping. I also bought the temp compensation cable and the RS-232 interface cable for an additional $60, IIRC. The temp comp interface allows for battery specific charging thresholds, automatically and the RS-232 lets me measure output, log data, and change charge settings through a laptop. This is a larger module that weighs 40lb., not something I would like to lug in and out more than a couple of times. In fact, I wouldn't like to be lugging any modules around but that's just me, more than anything.
Good luck with the solar, it is one of the more enjoyable modifications and is very reliable. It also seems great for battery health.
