First real trip out with solar panel
SoloPower SP1-85 85Watt flexible solar panel wired into MPPT Tracer 2210RN charge controller into an Interstate 80ah battery (came with the camper, do have plans for upgrade probably next season). Lin...
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I Have three 130 Watt Kyocera panels, a Midnight Kid MPPT controller, and two 5 year old GC2-s. We've been out about 4 times now, ranging from desert to forest, and the batteries stay above 80% SOC with no attempt to save energy. I do have LED lighting.
At home, the TT stays unplugged unless we are running the fridge a couple of days before leaving for a trip. The KID treats my geriatric batteries very very well. I went from topping them up with water every 2-3 weeks to every 2-3 months when it just sits.
Happy with my System.
Take your time and check Craigslist regularly and you will find good quality panels for very cheap prices. I got my New old stock Kyoceras for 65 cents per watt.
not counting the batteries I already had, I think I am $650 into my whole system.
If only Tesla made a mini power wall for RV's...
At home, the TT stays unplugged unless we are running the fridge a couple of days before leaving for a trip. The KID treats my geriatric batteries very very well. I went from topping them up with water every 2-3 weeks to every 2-3 months when it just sits.
Happy with my System.
Take your time and check Craigslist regularly and you will find good quality panels for very cheap prices. I got my New old stock Kyoceras for 65 cents per watt.
not counting the batteries I already had, I think I am $650 into my whole system.
If only Tesla made a mini power wall for RV's...
