Electronics guru jack mayer shows a superior setup in his new horizons majestic rv coach.
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In addition to the panels themselves you will need a solar controller or regulator.
Expect to pay about 1 00 to 1 20 per watt with shipping although you can find panels in the sub 1 range.
This website is oriented towards technical issues related to the fulltime rv lifestyle everything from selecting your tow vehicle information on heavy duty trucks hdt s electrical modifications to your rv installation and use of solar items to make boondocking more pleasant communications on the road internet access etc.
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He couldn t have done it without jack s expert guidance and recommendations.
Another expert he wrote a book about rv solar and has it available for free.
Look for a high vmp rating on the panel over 28 vmp on a 12 volt battery system is optimal if you are going to use an mppt controller.
His information is a little more complicated and from the viewpoint of one who can afford to spend more money.
Learn about generator placement solar panel and charging basics.
Figure on a max of 5 hours of solar a day at the panels rating.
Jack mayer rv solar electrical.
It s well organized and has a lot of expert advice and instructions with photos.
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You should attach all dc power input outputs here.
The solar input and conventional converter inputs attach directly to the distribution hubs.
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Four is a more conservative and realistic estimate.
The new am solar combiner box is the 4 2 box.
Nothing should attach directly to the battery except some of the instrumentation and monitoring lines and possibly the dc catastrophe fuse if not in a holder.
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If you boondock enough and for long enough you will eventually want to add solar to avoid running the generator.
This is a device that is mounted between the panels and your battery bank.
It will take much heavier wire than the previous boxes available from them.
Solar is relatively expensive but has come down in price in recent years.
He is amazingly instrumental with his knowledge and experience helping him with his diagrams and specifications needed for our solar project.
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