โFeb-10-2018 11:58 AM
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โAug-01-2018 05:18 AM
deadticket8 wrote:Lacking a welder, buy a metal tool box and install it on the tongue. It will hold your batteries and most offer lockability. Torklift Inc. makes a very nice battery box but are not cheap.
I added a Maxair fan and insulated the ceiling with 1" foam board. That Maxair pulls some air. Now in process of adding vents low to pull air across floor. Also am adding an inverter and a small frig. I tell you what, that panel is awesome! Charges battery on overcast days, after sunset and this is a flat setup. I need to find a welder to set up a proper battery rack, I'd like to add another to see what that panel will do! I will add pictures soon.I recommend solar Blvd as it was recommended to me here!
โJul-31-2018 02:19 PM
โJun-10-2018 05:22 PM
โMay-18-2018 06:56 PM
deadticket8 wrote:
So, I did my first trip from NH to Idaho then back. I had a bad factory connection which I butt spliced and all good. I had mostly sunny or partly cloudy days and traveled daily. I never ran battery into yellow zone except once before fixing connection.( My Morningstar controller has no digital readout, I have green yellow red.)After the fix battery went to green in about 1 hour of early morning sun. While traveling I used a fan in daytime when stopped and at night 1 led interior light, also charged phone and dvd player, blue tooth head phones from system. I plan on adding some exterior lights and a vent fan. Also I will be camping in more shaded spots in the north east. I will update.
โMay-12-2018 12:49 PM
โMar-10-2018 07:43 PM
โMar-10-2018 10:48 AM
deadticket8 wrote:
Am trying out my panel from Solar Blvd. before install. Getting 22.5 volts, 9.6 amps when angled at sun, 4.8 when flat. Bought connectors, unfortunately my crimper crimps flat
โMar-06-2018 08:24 AM
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โFeb-13-2018 09:18 AM
โFeb-13-2018 05:55 AM
deadticket8 wrote:Isc = 5.36 is the maximum expected amps at nominal temperature. I would not use a 6A controller for this panel. 2 in parallel would be 10.8A.
I went to a site link and am looking at 2 80 watt panels solar synergy from Solar Blvd.Trailer on order but I think they will fit(comes with roof vent). Will take suggestion on tilting slightly back(1 1/2* like a drain pipe!)Although its going to depend where I park sometimes. Need more info on controller. There is a 6 amp controller by Morningstar. Panels say 5.36 amp short circuit current. Not really sure how that applies to controller. Hopefully customer service can answer questions. Also these will be wired in parallel, not sure if I splice the wires together or do they have special connection? I am learning.
โFeb-12-2018 08:33 PM
steveksfc wrote:
Here is a 100 watt panel complete with 20 amp controller and cable https://www.amazon.com/Komaes-Monocrystalline-Bundle-Controller-Connectors/dp/B01AHHEOHU/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1518499379&sr=8-14&keywords=100+watt+solar+panel+kit+complete $136.79