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Twistedlarch
Explorer
Mar 21, 2020

Solar Charge Controller question

Here's my set up:
2018 Coachman Viking 17BHS 21'
Dual 6v batteries

Solar panels:
2 Nature Power 100 watt Polycrystalline panels
Tolerance: 3%
Voltage at Pmax(Vmp) 18.0V
Current at Pmax(Imp) 5.65A
Open circuit voltage(Isc) 21.6V
Short circuit voltage(Isc) 5.74A
Max system voltage 600VDC
Protection class Class A


I'm looking for a decent yet budget minded (Under $100) Solar Charge Controller to run my system.


Thank you!
Brian
  • jdc1's avatar
    jdc1
    Explorer II
    Renogy makes top notch 12v charge controllers. It's just a matter of how fancy you want to get.
  • jdc1 wrote:
    https://www.amazon.com/b/ref=DEX_NR_Covid?node=9433645011&pd_rd_w=YQLam&pf_rd_p=8ba1fd08-7860-44d7-b85e-7ca4028710d8&pf_rd_r=E67ZFDXT7ENHYZ181VEW&pd_rd_r=08f4818a-763a-4b36-80a4-a74e508c7f48&pd_rd_wg=FzCAv



    This link takes me to Amazon but doesn't show anything.
  • jdc1's avatar
    jdc1
    Explorer II
    https://www.amazon.com/b/ref=DEX_NR_Covid?node=9433645011&pd_rd_w=YQLam&pf_rd_p=8ba1fd08-7860-44d7-b85e-7ca4028710d8&pf_rd_r=E67ZFDXT7ENHYZ181VEW&pd_rd_r=08f4818a-763a-4b36-80a4-a74e508c7f48&pd_rd_wg=FzCAv
  • Try WindyNation. A number of controllers under $100. I have two...one for floating when in storage and an MPPT.