Calling Solar Gurus
It's time to pull the trigger and install solar on our 1181. I'm planning to order within the next month to be ready for a trip near the end of summer. The TC is pre wired for solar. I've decided to w...
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So it looks like my shopping list has changed up a bit thanks to the comments and advice given here.
2 Solar Cynergy 120 Watt 12 Volt Solar Panel
Morningstar TriStar TS-MPPT-45 Charge Controller
Morningstar TriStar TS-RM-2 Digital Remote Meter 2
Morningstar Remote Temperature Sensor RTS
plus wiring, connectors, fuses, etc.
I'm going to shop the local home improvement store to see what I can make work for panel mounts. I'm going with something I can tilt the panels and have the ability to raise the panels out of any shaded areas when stopped for extended stays.
The only other change is going to be location location location. I have an automatic switching box for the generator, there is lots of room for it and the controller in the area where the batteries are but I forgot about that little explosive hazard created by battery fumes so I'll be looking for another area to mount both.
2 Solar Cynergy 120 Watt 12 Volt Solar Panel
Morningstar TriStar TS-MPPT-45 Charge Controller
Morningstar TriStar TS-RM-2 Digital Remote Meter 2
Morningstar Remote Temperature Sensor RTS
plus wiring, connectors, fuses, etc.
I'm going to shop the local home improvement store to see what I can make work for panel mounts. I'm going with something I can tilt the panels and have the ability to raise the panels out of any shaded areas when stopped for extended stays.
The only other change is going to be location location location. I have an automatic switching box for the generator, there is lots of room for it and the controller in the area where the batteries are but I forgot about that little explosive hazard created by battery fumes so I'll be looking for another area to mount both.
