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Lynn0527
Explorer
Jan 10, 2015

solar from two sources

I just recently purchased a 2x50 watts portable solar suitcase Renogy which I am very happy with. Being as I drive a Pleasure way and don't have much roof space, I would also like to install another 100 watts on my rooftop which Pleasureway will do for me but I am wondering how the battery works when I place my connections on the battery from my portable unit and also a roof panel feeds into the battery. Just need to fully understand before I get the work done.

Thanks,

Lynn

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  • time2roll's avatar
    time2roll
    Nomad
    Jan 11, 2015
    Multiple charging sources create no issues. So even with your two solar connections you can also start the van and not worry about the alternator. Then start the generator and no worries on the converter either. Have a portable charger too? Just slap it on top.
  • BFL13's avatar
    BFL13
    Explorer II
    Jan 10, 2015
    You can indeed have two solar controllers on one battery bank. They will add their amps if of similar voltages.

    Or you can add more solar panels to the same controller if it is "big" enough and get the same added amps.

    It "depends", so need lots more picky details. If your Stealer (Dealer) will do this, then you can expect to be hosed for bug bucks compared with doing it yourself, which is not all that complicated.

    So.-- If you are the least bit "handy" save your money, and ask more questions here! :)

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