Well guys I'm the newbie who stated this thread. It has helped educate me although with so much info and new terminology it's been a little confusing but helpful. It's also helped me better define my needs. I'm not going to F/T in this rig and I don't plan to be where the temps are below freezing for long periods of time although the camper is 4 seasons.
When I'm home I leave my fiver plugged in all year under my carport and have been doing that for 10 years now. I plan to do the same with the TC so equalizing the batteries is not required via solar.
I just want an efficient system to keep the batteries topped off, run a few LED lights at night, a little TV occasionally and my wife's cpap machine when she is with me. So I'm confident a 300w inverter and 280w to 300w of panels will work for me. So the Morningstar inverter, two 140/150 w panels once I'm able to measure the roof to insure there is room, a controller and whatever additional hardware is required. Heap64 suggested these (Renogy has a 150w 12v panel that is about 39" x 39.5" for under $200) which are smaller in size than many others I've seen. Has anyone else used these?
As I mentioned earlier I might purchase a portable panel to use when camping in the Shady NC mountains for trips of a few days. So I'm guessing this will impact which controller I should choose?
So, the question remains which controller, Almot suggests the Ecoworthy MPPT 20A for $100. Can I use it with the portable panels too. What say you guys?
Also, can anyone recommend a quality installer in western NC or the upstate of SC?
Thanks again!
