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Mike3
Explorer
Jul 26, 2014

Solar System Advice/Feedback for new Truck Camper

I'm looking for a solar system to use for battery charging, light a/c use such as charging ipad/phones, a couple hours of TV daily and a cpac machine. No microwave or a/c. This will be used in conjunc...
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pianotuna
Nomad III
Jul 29, 2014
Hi Niner,

I RV in weather that is from -40 to +40 C (-40 to 102 F). Temperature compensation is a must do.

If you are short on panels and rving where it is cold temperature compensation becomes even MORE of an issue. The batteries simply won't charge effectively.

In hot weather, with an undersize system (which is a design flaw), then I agree temperature compensation doesn't matter much.

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