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Bigboomer · 08-05-2014, 10:24 AM

Jerzy54,

Seems high given the 400 watts. The poly vs. mono is a big factor especially if the panels are not wired parallel. If they are in series then if one of the inner panels gets shade then the panels behind it will not send any current thru them to charge. Basically the whole system stops charging.

Also with a 2000W inverter you are going to need more than your one or even 2 battery set-up if you intend on using it for boondocking.

Really depends on what your intentions for the system are...boondocking or keeping your battery fresh while not hooked up while traveling?

you may pay more (you get what you pay for!) but I would look at these guys for more practical systems:

http://www.solar-electric.com/

http://amsolar.com/

Good Luck,

Les

08-05-2014, 10:24 AM	#8
Bigboomer Montana Master Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Livingston Posts: 1,150 M.O.C. #12333	Jerzy54, Seems high given the 400 watts. The poly vs. mono is a big factor especially if the panels are not wired parallel. If they are in series then if one of the inner panels gets shade then the panels behind it will not send any current thru them to charge. Basically the whole system stops charging. Also with a 2000W inverter you are going to need more than your one or even 2 battery set-up if you intend on using it for boondocking. Really depends on what your intentions for the system are...boondocking or keeping your battery fresh while not hooked up while traveling? you may pay more (you get what you pay for!) but I would look at these guys for more practical systems: http://www.solar-electric.com/ http://amsolar.com/ Good Luck, Les __________________ Les and Sue Young, 2009 Int 4400 LP, 2020 DRV Mobile Suites [/url] https://ramblingrvrat.blogspot.com/2019/11/freedom-from-grid-rambling-rv-rats.html[/url]