Interested in any solar advice
First of all, I oughta say I've learned a lot from this website and am really into it. Well right now I'm looking for some information on how to go solar from someone semi ignorant about the subject. ...
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I run a 120V dorm fridge, 120V stereo and TV, and all the other typical 12V devices (fans, pumps, lights, charging phones, laptops, etc) with my solar system. I don't have any parasitic loads nor a furnace or water heater that uses 12V.
My system: two battery banks, one 2 X 6V GC2, 215 AH, three 12V AGM batteries, 100 AH. Total battery capacity-around 300AH. A single 235W panel mounted on the roof with four-way tilt (if needed). A single Morningstar 15A MPPT controller. A Xantrex 1000W pure sine inverter. I have a generator but have never used it with this trailer.
My future plan is to add a second panel on the roof, add or upgrade the solar controller. Add a movable, smaller 100W (or so) panel to be used in shade parked conditions. Change the AGM bank out for larger AGM batteries, increasing the capacity by 200 AH. Replace inverter or add a larger one. This upgrade should allow me run microwaves, coffee makers, and a small window air conditioner for a few hours.
My system: two battery banks, one 2 X 6V GC2, 215 AH, three 12V AGM batteries, 100 AH. Total battery capacity-around 300AH. A single 235W panel mounted on the roof with four-way tilt (if needed). A single Morningstar 15A MPPT controller. A Xantrex 1000W pure sine inverter. I have a generator but have never used it with this trailer.
My future plan is to add a second panel on the roof, add or upgrade the solar controller. Add a movable, smaller 100W (or so) panel to be used in shade parked conditions. Change the AGM bank out for larger AGM batteries, increasing the capacity by 200 AH. Replace inverter or add a larger one. This upgrade should allow me run microwaves, coffee makers, and a small window air conditioner for a few hours.
