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[randygirl]

Here is a link to one of the pages

http://www.windsun.c.../ChargeCont.htm

Browse the whole site. There is a ton of great info.

[home skillet]

You might try using this pretty cool energy consumption tool to figure out your total need. The tool then helps you decide on the size of panel. It's pretty thorough and a good exercise to go thru anyway.

http://www.batteryst...calculator.html

[brett13]

You might try using this pretty cool energy consumption tool to figure out your total need. The tool then helps you decide on the size of panel. It's pretty thorough and a good exercise to go thru anyway.

http://www.batterystuff.com/solar-calculator.html

I added batterystuff to the list on page 1.

Check out this foldable panel: http://www.batteryst...s/P362watt.html

It would eliminate the potential for scraping up a panel on the roof with tree branches or hail and you could use it backpacking or in emergencies too. Too bad it is so expensive. If they only had an 85W+ version...

[Barko1]

I just bought a 100w panel and an mppt controller for $325 from SolarBlvd.com Will put this setup on my hybrid toyhauler, can add another 100w later if I though I needed it.

[brett13]

I just bought a 100w panel and an mppt controller for $325 from SolarBlvd.com Will put this setup on my hybrid toyhauler, can add another 100w later if I though I needed it.

Wow. They seem to have great prices. Please let us know what you think of the unit once installed. I added it to the master list on pg 1.

[Barko1]

Wow. They seem to have great prices. Please let us know what you think of the unit once installed. I added it to the master list on pg 1.

I was looking at a similar one, little more power for $500 but this looked great and I can always add another 100w if I need it. Given I had back surgery last week not sure when I will crawl up on the roof and figure out the best installation. It is an expensive situation, I have a new to me toyhauler, after fixing up my FWC I know what I want on this one, and I have all the time in the world sitting here surfing for ways to spend $$ on it. Electric tongue jack, solar, 6v batteries....................

[randygirl]

Barko

Thanks for the link. They do have great prices. I was curious

They have a Sharp 80W panel for $328 and aCynergy 80W panel for $199 (I think).. Can't see any major differences except that I have heard of Sharp

So, in panels, are we paying for a "name brand" or is the Sharp a better product??

[Barko1]

Barko

Thanks for the link. They do have great prices. I was curious

They have a Sharp 80W panel for $328 and aCynergy 80W panel for $199 (I think).. Can't see any major differences except that I have heard of Sharp

So, in panels, are we paying for a "name brand" or is the Sharp a better product??

Could be but to me it is just a guess or a gamble. Mine should arrive in the next day or two, the MPPT and 100w. Yesterday I got 2 208 amp hour 6v batteries from Sam's Club for about $67 each! These are big boys, might even get another 100w to keep them full.

[leadsled9]

I just bought a 100w panel and an mppt controller for $325 from SolarBlvd.com Will put this setup on my hybrid toyhauler, can add another 100w later if I though I needed it.

Which charge controller did you buy?

[Barko1]

Which charge controller did you buy?

BZ 250 Watt PV MPPT Charge controller 50V Input, 12V/25A Output () = $106.25