New Cruiser MPG 2400BH battery draw issues...
So we recently purchased a new 2016 Cruiser MPG 2400BH trailer...... And the fun begins, first day home and the batteries are so low that the awning will barely move. Figuring that the dealership forg...
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Just to clarify for the last post.... I am running 12 AWG PV wire from the panels to the 20A solar controller. This should be more than ample for the system I am running.
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It all depends on how much power you're willing to lose. Wire loss will exist no matter which size you choose to install.
FWIW, I have a 15 amp MPPT controller with a 235W panel. I pulled 4 AWG from the roof top to the controller (less than 10') and 4 AWG from the controller to the batteries (less than 3'). All of my 12 V hookup wire is a minimum of 4 AWG.
You don't have to do it like me. I choose to get as much power between devices and batteries as possible. I figured wire cost is a one time event and harvesting is a daily schedule.
