New to Solar. Conect directly to battery ????
I am completely new to solar panels. I know almost nothing about them. We boondocks and dry camp about 50% of the time in our 5th wheel. We have 2 deep cycle lead acid batteries. When the batteries ne...
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Hi TenOC,
You can use minimal solar of about 15 watts per 100 amp-hours with no controller. Of course that is only good for maintenance between trips.
I'd recommend over sizing the charge controller. That way it is quite cheap to add more panels.
This series of articles may help:
https://freecampsites.net/adding-solar/
Make your own folding panels hinges and metal screws are cheap.
May I suggest adding a dc to DC charger? Mine works like a charm while I trundle down the road.
Welcome to the wonderful world or solar and free power!
You can use minimal solar of about 15 watts per 100 amp-hours with no controller. Of course that is only good for maintenance between trips.
I'd recommend over sizing the charge controller. That way it is quite cheap to add more panels.
This series of articles may help:
https://freecampsites.net/adding-solar/
Make your own folding panels hinges and metal screws are cheap.
May I suggest adding a dc to DC charger? Mine works like a charm while I trundle down the road.
Welcome to the wonderful world or solar and free power!
