hondochica
Feb 09, 2016Explorer
solar Q: 2 small vs 1 large
Greetings;
I have a Rialta; not much room to store solar panels. I figure I need about 150 watts of solar to keep my batts happy (maybe less - I don't use much power)
I am not interested in a "kit", as I want to use a Bogart Engineering solar controller - which will mesh w/ my Trimetric monitor.
So - I was thinking I might be better off with 2 small 80 watt(ish) panels linked in parallel to boost amps, rather than 1 140-165 watt(ish) panel. Space-wise, I think 2 small panels will be easier for me to carry around. these will not be mounted - they'll be "portable". Yes, I'll need to make a stand
thoughts?
thanks
Kelly
01 Rialta FD
hangin' in Quartzsite for now
I have a Rialta; not much room to store solar panels. I figure I need about 150 watts of solar to keep my batts happy (maybe less - I don't use much power)
I am not interested in a "kit", as I want to use a Bogart Engineering solar controller - which will mesh w/ my Trimetric monitor.
So - I was thinking I might be better off with 2 small 80 watt(ish) panels linked in parallel to boost amps, rather than 1 140-165 watt(ish) panel. Space-wise, I think 2 small panels will be easier for me to carry around. these will not be mounted - they'll be "portable". Yes, I'll need to make a stand
thoughts?
thanks
Kelly
01 Rialta FD
hangin' in Quartzsite for now