Wiring Solar closer to 12v fuse panel vs. directly to batts?

[SkullAndSquirre]

Hi guys, I need some expert opinions. I'm installing 2 100w solar panels this weekend. The air vent I would like to use to drop the solar panel wires terminates just above the 12v fuse panel. ..It seems like I could just splice into the wires coming off the batteries there rather than run an additional 20 feet directly to the battery terminals.

..or am I missing something?

There must be a pic of the wiring setup I am thinking about trying, I just don't know which terms to use to search for them.

Thanks for your help?

[coolmom42]

Much helpful information about solar IN THIS FORUM THREAD.

Your panels output has to go into a controller, not directly to the batteries.

[time2roll]

200 watts is about max for this. I do hope the wire to the battery is #6 or better.
What controller?

[Dakota98]

Seems to me you need a controller.

Panel wiring to controller & controller to batteries. The controller needs to be as close as possible to the batteries.

The Solar Guru's will be along shortly.