Solar questions for small RV roof
The last stage of my project is getting near, I have doubled my battery capacity and wired in my inverter the next step is solar. The problem I'm facing is the small roof of my 25' fifth wheel. Bet...
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Hi Ron,
Ummmmm 3 panels can only be series or parallel. I would bump up to four panels.
I have the same need so I have arranged switching in a manner that allows me to use one bank while charging the other.
I can charge either bank from shore, alternator, or solar, while the other bank is powering the RV.
I would recommend a minimum of about 280 watts for the system, if there is not a lot of inverter use.
If you full time, squeeze on as much wattage as you can.
For a 280 watt MPPT I'd suggest looking at the Rogue 3048 (good to 500 watts).
Rogue 3048
If you want to max out the roof and stay MPPT it is hard to beat the Tristar 60 amp MPPT.
Tristar MPPT
Ummmmm 3 panels can only be series or parallel. I would bump up to four panels.
I have the same need so I have arranged switching in a manner that allows me to use one bank while charging the other.
I can charge either bank from shore, alternator, or solar, while the other bank is powering the RV.
I would recommend a minimum of about 280 watts for the system, if there is not a lot of inverter use.
If you full time, squeeze on as much wattage as you can.
For a 280 watt MPPT I'd suggest looking at the Rogue 3048 (good to 500 watts).
Rogue 3048
If you want to max out the roof and stay MPPT it is hard to beat the Tristar 60 amp MPPT.
Tristar MPPT
