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Another solar question

jwc99
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Didn't want hijack anyone else's thread so here's my question. I was given 2 solar panels to use with my tt. They are Siemens SM55, 55 watt, 17.4 volt, and 3.15 amp each. I will use this setup 1 time a year when I make my Smokey Mountains trip, the only time I primitive camp. I have one 12 v 105 amp hour battery on the trailer. The only power we use in the trailer is for about 15 min of led lighting and each of us a quick shower at night. I would like to use the panels to help with the battery. Since the panels are only capable of 3 amps each would I do better running them separate with a cheaper controller or should I tie them together? I don't want to spend a bunch of money on a controller if possible. What would you recommend?
Thanks
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groundhogy
Explorer
Explorer
two 55 watt panels.... one battery???
jeese. Seems to be lots of solar power and not much battery or
power usage. you need a charge controller so you don't boil your
batteries is my thinking.

rockylarson
Explorer
Explorer
You maybe right on the edge of not needing a controller. Read this and give them a call for an opinion:

Solar specialists
Jan and Rocky
Volunteers for USFWS. 29 refuges with 9300 hrs ea since 2006. 2004 Allegro 30DA, Workhorse 8.1, Banks, 2012 Jeep Liberty Jet, Blue Ox Aladdin, Brake Buddy Advantage Select, 300 watts solar, 5 Optima group 31 AGM's, 2000watt Ames PSW inverter.

2oldman
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Explorer II
How long will you be camping?
"If I'm wearing long pants, I'm too far north" - 2oldman