Solar panel with 6v batteries?
My 5th wheel has a 90 watt solar panel on it with a PVCM25D controller. The two 12v Interstate batteries that are in it have died after 5 years and I need to replace them. I'm thinking about doing two...
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You’ll be just fine and since they are both flooded wet cell batteries you should see little to no difference in how the 6v batteries respond to the solar panel...As per the single 90w panel, I see that as more of a battery maintainer than a supplimental power source, in my view two 90’s would be even better, especially when overcast - just saying...You are correct in the cabling as well, two 6v in series are essentially one large 12v battery, but with a bit greater DOD (depth of discharge) ability, meaning more ‘usable’ amps...Also, the 6v batts will be approx 3/4” taller at the post...
Best Regards,
3 tons
Best Regards,
3 tons
