Author: jdtrotter
Subject: Size of Solar Panels
Posted: 03 Aug 2016 at 11:40pm
Subject: Size of Solar Panels
Posted: 03 Aug 2016 at 11:40pm
Hi,
We think we have decided to buy a 180 and have a question about solar panels. We definitely want a solar panel because we had one with our truck camper and loved it because we do a lot of dry camping. It was mounted on the roof and the controller was inside the camper.
Here is the question. The parts department at the dealer suggested that we have 2- 6volt batteries instead of the 12 volt. We think we agree with that.![Smile]( "Smile")
But then he showed us a rather large two panel 120 amp portable solar panel that has its own controller. It seems like maybe overkill? And it was about $800.00 retail. I know we will get it cheaper, but that sounds really expensive? Also, since it will be used to keep the batteries powered up, do we really need one with its own controller?
We think we have decided to buy a 180 and have a question about solar panels. We definitely want a solar panel because we had one with our truck camper and loved it because we do a lot of dry camping. It was mounted on the roof and the controller was inside the camper.
Here is the question. The parts department at the dealer suggested that we have 2- 6volt batteries instead of the 12 volt. We think we agree with that.
But then he showed us a rather large two panel 120 amp portable solar panel that has its own controller. It seems like maybe overkill? And it was about $800.00 retail. I know we will get it cheaper, but that sounds really expensive? Also, since it will be used to keep the batteries powered up, do we really need one with its own controller?We really know very little about electricity and appreciate your feedback.
John and Diane
John and Diane