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New to Solar. Conect directly to battery ????

TenOC
Nomad
Nomad
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 need recharging, we have a Champion 3100W Inverter Portable Generator that we plug the power cord from the RV into by the use of a 50 amp to 30 amp adapter.


I want to add a portable solar panel such as Harbor Freight Underbolt Solar100 Watt Solar Panel Briefcase


Harbor Freight 100 watt

Can I connect this solar panel directly to my battery with a alligator clips or do I need some type of controller to keep the panel from overcharging my batteries. I think the output of the solar panel is 14 to 22 volts..
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Tom_Barb
Explorer
Explorer
You will need some kind of controler there are several on the market.. victron .. is a good one.
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