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dunk_0
Oct 26, 2015Explorer
smkettner wrote:
Batteries added to the rear of the axle will reduce the tongue weight.
Are you going full solar or will you have some sort of generator?
Inverter... my preference is separate components. Inverter - Converter - Transfer switch that can be replaced separately if something fails.
Subpanel is very convenient if you have space and access. I went with multiple transfer switches, one for each circuit powered.
With 4x GC2 I would put you in the 500 watt solar zone. 2x ~250w 24v panels in series feeding a Morningstar TS-MPPT-30 would be my starting point.
It's a motorhome, not a trailer, so the batteries being 10ft behind the rear axle is less than ideal for weight purposes.
I have a 7.5K QD generator installed.
Plenty of space right by the main panel to add a subpanel.
Thanks for the feedback. I was thinking either 4 100w or 3 150w panels. I need to go climb on the roof and take some measurements, look at possible cable runs.
I looked at your solar thread. Thanks for taking so many great pictures.
Duncan
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