Solar Kit
Just received my kit. 2 100w panels with a 30a pwm controller. Hoping it will recharge my 2 GC2's. I am alone in the trailer and power use is min. Any thoughts?
Forum Discussion
DAS26miles wrote:
BFL13- I like the readouts and can see how the charging progresses.
Ninerbikes-which controller do you have on the 120watt?
I've had the original, still on there, which was nicknamed an RJspecial 10 amp model at 14.4V.
I've used it in conjunction with a Solar 30... 30 amp, for like $36 shipped which both BFL and I happen to like very much, and I've had it with a MPPT 20, again about $36 shipped, with a couple of different features from the Solar 30. I just alternately wired in the other charge control units, bypassing the stock unit, because I wanted 15.0V if at all possible for a very unique high antimony scrubber battery on my travel trailer that is somewhat problematic to get fully charged on a daily basis, it's a bit cranky, much like a Group 31 like in Landyacht 318's application.
Basically, I find the Solar 30 the most useful, it counts total amps charged into the battery, less of course what your rig is using during daylight hours. It has temp correction. I like that cumulative feature. It has a nice LED display.
