Solar Install on Roo 23SS roof
I am in the process of setting up a solar install on our HTT 2011 Rockwood 23SS. I'm looking to mount my 235W panel on the roof - any experiences here on how the roof is constructed on our trailers? ...
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Hi Marc,
I'd buy an elcheapo pwm controller that will tolerate the 24 volt input. Then you can save for the Rogue in the future--and use that money earmarked for a controller to buy the extra panel!
Once you have the Rogue the pwm can be kept as a back up--or sold on ebay.
The other alternative is to go for the Morningstar MPPT 60 amp unit--that would allow for future expansion up to 800 watts. It is more fully features than the 45 amp unit--and is more efficient. Yes, it is a few bucks more, but it also allows for more expansion.
One other alternative is to buy my Blue Sky 3024di. I'm going to have to upgrade when I add the additional panels.
My own panels (4) are in series/parallel. Some folks do go all series, but the "conventional" wisdom is that parallel is a better choice.
If you plan on a combiner box get one big enough to allow you to switch from parallel to series?
I'd buy an elcheapo pwm controller that will tolerate the 24 volt input. Then you can save for the Rogue in the future--and use that money earmarked for a controller to buy the extra panel!
Once you have the Rogue the pwm can be kept as a back up--or sold on ebay.
The other alternative is to go for the Morningstar MPPT 60 amp unit--that would allow for future expansion up to 800 watts. It is more fully features than the 45 amp unit--and is more efficient. Yes, it is a few bucks more, but it also allows for more expansion.
One other alternative is to buy my Blue Sky 3024di. I'm going to have to upgrade when I add the additional panels.
My own panels (4) are in series/parallel. Some folks do go all series, but the "conventional" wisdom is that parallel is a better choice.
If you plan on a combiner box get one big enough to allow you to switch from parallel to series?
