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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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JiminDenver
Explorer II
Jul 30, 2014
Oh great

I lose some amps in low light having mono instead of poly.

I lose a few amps when it's hot because I have MPPT instead of PWM.

I can imagine all of the cheap ebay gear is costing me too. I guess I'd better spend another $102 and run 720w instead of 490w like planned. I'd hate to miss a amp at noon when I'm in float anyways. :)

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