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Hemi_Joel
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Nov 23, 2015

UPDATE! need recomendation for 200 watt solar and batteries

Hi, I want to put 100 - 200 watts of solar on my arctic fox 1050. To keep the batteries up while I am dry camping. I have 2 group 31 batteries, and they are both shot. I only dry camp in 1 spot for 2 ...
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ToyHauler
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Mar 30, 2016
24 volts is more efficient than 12 volt and mppt gives an advantage over pwm significantly over lower voltages all the way. Its a win win no matter what your preference.
So I would argue over your lower voltage preference

Your being cheap
The benefits you get from higher voltage and the benifits from the amperage you get from the controllers. negates the cost.

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