Solar Panels for battery charging
Hi - we have a 1998 Fleetwood Angler 8'. I am wondering if anyone here has installed a solar power kit for charging the battery. I have not put in an auxillary battery and don't like to hook in to m...
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I think I installed/updated my 12-volt system in mid 2006. My TC was not manufactured with a battery. I am on my second AGM. I think I killed my first (100 AH Lifeline AGM) one through testing.
I purchased my Trimetric, UB121000 (Universal) 100 AH Deep Cycle AGM, and 55 amp Iota DLS Converter/Charger with IQ4 from Bestconverter
I purchased my two Kyocera 65-watt, 17.4 volts @ 3.75 amps. 29.6" x 25.7" x 2.1" (with J-box), Blue Sky Solar Boost 2000E MPPT Charge Controller. 25 Amp, 12 Volt, Battery temperature sensor, and MC Cable 10awg (50 ft) from Northern Arizona Wind and Sum
I purchased my L.E.D.s from various sources. I use the flat board type with regulators (9 to 30 volts)
I have absolutely nothing but praise for each of the companies. Exceptionally easy to talk to, very knowledgeable and helpful.
Since 2006, I have had zero maintenance with any part of my 12-volt system. I think I did destroy my first AGM through testing. I opted to install the two panels to maximize my roof space and if one panel becomes damaged or shaded I have lost only 1/2 of my solar. I still have room for about an additional 200 to 300 watts of solar. Only two or three times have ever needed more than the one 100 AH battery and 130 watts of solar.
Wayne
I purchased my Trimetric, UB121000 (Universal) 100 AH Deep Cycle AGM, and 55 amp Iota DLS Converter/Charger with IQ4 from Bestconverter
I purchased my two Kyocera 65-watt, 17.4 volts @ 3.75 amps. 29.6" x 25.7" x 2.1" (with J-box), Blue Sky Solar Boost 2000E MPPT Charge Controller. 25 Amp, 12 Volt, Battery temperature sensor, and MC Cable 10awg (50 ft) from Northern Arizona Wind and Sum
I purchased my L.E.D.s from various sources. I use the flat board type with regulators (9 to 30 volts)
I have absolutely nothing but praise for each of the companies. Exceptionally easy to talk to, very knowledgeable and helpful.
Since 2006, I have had zero maintenance with any part of my 12-volt system. I think I did destroy my first AGM through testing. I opted to install the two panels to maximize my roof space and if one panel becomes damaged or shaded I have lost only 1/2 of my solar. I still have room for about an additional 200 to 300 watts of solar. Only two or three times have ever needed more than the one 100 AH battery and 130 watts of solar.
Wayne
