Solar Kits from Amazon
Hi Just wondering if anyone has experience or thoughts on the solar kits off of amazon. Seem pretty reasonable. However, I have very little experience. Below is the link to two different options....
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I would consider the panels but when it comes to the system as a whole. I would ala cart it. Spend as much as possible on wiring. second big expense would be controller. Morningstar would be my first choice.
The kits get the job done but not at the highest efficiency or off grid dependablity. expect to spend a grand on a starter kit that really really works well. wiring 300-400, controller with program panel 200-400 panels are the more lower cost portion of the project
springing for a shunt and bogart trimetic battery monitor would also be a nice addition.
I drank the bob is the solar guy koolaid and haven't looked back or had any regrets.
the thing that really really intriges me now is dumping the traditional battery for lithium and going that route. even at a grand for a 100amp hour battery you would be waaay ahead on power usage and recharging at a significantly higher rate then the traditional SLA battery basically one 100ah lithium at 40lbs replaces 2 200ah 6v batteries that weigh 160lbs and have the same useable capacity. battle born is tempting and will be at the top of my list once my agms die.
the renogy panels look fine as do any panel really the tech I believe lives in the controller low tech lives in super huge wiring and the heart of the system starts in how much battery capacity you have and keeping voltage drop to an absolute minimum.
Also look into solarblvd.
No matter what you choose RV solar should come standard with all rvs seriously the best mod you can put on them.
The kits get the job done but not at the highest efficiency or off grid dependablity. expect to spend a grand on a starter kit that really really works well. wiring 300-400, controller with program panel 200-400 panels are the more lower cost portion of the project
springing for a shunt and bogart trimetic battery monitor would also be a nice addition.
I drank the bob is the solar guy koolaid and haven't looked back or had any regrets.
the thing that really really intriges me now is dumping the traditional battery for lithium and going that route. even at a grand for a 100amp hour battery you would be waaay ahead on power usage and recharging at a significantly higher rate then the traditional SLA battery basically one 100ah lithium at 40lbs replaces 2 200ah 6v batteries that weigh 160lbs and have the same useable capacity. battle born is tempting and will be at the top of my list once my agms die.
the renogy panels look fine as do any panel really the tech I believe lives in the controller low tech lives in super huge wiring and the heart of the system starts in how much battery capacity you have and keeping voltage drop to an absolute minimum.
Also look into solarblvd.
No matter what you choose RV solar should come standard with all rvs seriously the best mod you can put on them.
