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JR51
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Jun 21, 2020

solar add on and batteries

I currently have 2 renogy 100 watt solar panels and a 20 amp charge controller and very happy with equipment and output. Plan on doing more boondocking this year so am going to install another 100 watt panel. I know my controller can handle up to 400 watts. I have 2 -100 amp deep cycle house batteries. My question is with the increased output am I better off keeping just the 2 batts or adding another house battery. Thanks
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  • “More” boondocking isn’t the criteria for an additional battery. An adequate solar system recharges fully your batteries almost every day. Adequate batteries supply all the reasonable power you need each day. With 300 solar watts and an anticipated 300 battery amp hours, you meet the minimum on panels.

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