Looking to add solar
After visiitng Quartzsite last week and seeing all the RVs with solar, I am looking into maybe adding solar to my collection of tech toys. From what I learned on the trip, I need about 35 -45 amps pe...
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doughere wrote:smkettner wrote:
Call ahead and stop in Norco on your return. (save the shipping)
https://www.solarblvd.com/index.php?cPath=1_269
I recommend a pair of 120 watt panels and Morningstar PWM controller. Maybe some parallel MC4 connectors and 80' #10 MC4 wire to bring power down.
I think this is the closest to what you would need.
I have a pair of their 60's flat mounted on the roof, and a 100 portable panel. If I were doing it again, I'd get 3 120's, two mounted and one portable.
Regards,
Doug
I put 245 watts of solar flat on the roof last year, and LED lights. I've been off grid since Dec 5th and have run the generator only to run the microwave or because it seemed like a good idea to run it every week or so. I ran the furnace a little this am (60 degrees in the trailer!) and at 1AM I'm at positive amphours from full.
A good price for solar seems to be $1/watt plus $100 for shipping so if you can pick some up without paying shipping.
Go up on the roof and measure where you would put panel(s) taking shading into account. Then compare the area(s) you have with the size of panels. For me, one 24 volt panel made the most sense, especially since I could pick it up locally.
Once you decide on panels then you know what type controller you need (volts & amps capability).
It is not hard. Lots of good info and help here.
Joel
