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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 30, 2014
Hi,

Start with the energy audit. Then you will know whether the 300 watts will be adequate. Since you don't yet have the unit, use the spreadsheet that NG8 created.

Personally my guess is that 300 watts may more than meet your needs. But needs have a way of growing! If I made a mistake it was not allowing for future expansion. So, now if I upgrade I'm forced to replace the controller--which works extremely well for me. Sad, it makes me. Hurts the pocket book, too.

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