Basic Questions on Solar Install
I'm finally getting rid of the generator and looking to install solar. Right now I have a 2000W inverter and 450AH of lead acid batteries. I'm looking at installing (3) 175W panels and an MPPT charge ...
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I've been trying to think about this and I could use some additional input. I've attached a rough layout of my trailer roof and how I would like to mount the panels. I prefer to mount them at the rear for two reasons.
1. I am trying to keep as much weight to the rear as possible
2. The least amount of obstructions are at the rear to shade the panels. The A/C is the big one I'm trying to stay away from.
I'm thinking I will run #8 wire from the panels up to the front of the trailer. They will enter a combiner box at this point and #4 wire will go from the combiner box to the charge controller. This distance will be about 12'. I'd like to run the panels in parallel because I think I will always be dealing with shade issues from the vent covers. What are some things I should be thinking about with this setup...?
1. I am trying to keep as much weight to the rear as possible
2. The least amount of obstructions are at the rear to shade the panels. The A/C is the big one I'm trying to stay away from.
I'm thinking I will run #8 wire from the panels up to the front of the trailer. They will enter a combiner box at this point and #4 wire will go from the combiner box to the charge controller. This distance will be about 12'. I'd like to run the panels in parallel because I think I will always be dealing with shade issues from the vent covers. What are some things I should be thinking about with this setup...?
