Recent content by MalibuDave42

Will, we've love to have you do a tear down and review on these Epoch big boys with comms... :-)

Well worth the consideration for the rooftop panels. In the portable panel config, storage of the panels is a challenging consideration. Good to know about the MC4 connectors, plus I suspect a 10AWG extension cord is much cheaper.

50a breaker - seems like extra safety. If you feel it's only for disconnect, I suspect the 30a adds safety and disconnect. Right? No inverter here, this is only the solar side. Yes, 12v. Are the inline fuses overkill or a good idea? Are my calculations and nomenclature correct?

I think I'm on right track, but don't have the confidence yet. I have not bought anything. This system will be added to my 5th wheel camper. Though lots of folks put panels on the roof, I prefer to park in the shade. Therefore, I want to have portable panels. The first build out is 2 -100w...

A permanent port, not a permanent connection. I plan to store the panels inside my 5th wheel, deploy them to the ground, connect to the port after deployment. I am thinking I would like to add a through-wall connector "under the 5th wheel overhang near the hitch" so they are semi protected from...

What connection do you recommend? Reminder: This for a through-wall connection port for my 5th Wheel.

I am using 4 Interstate 9-GC2-UTL 6v golf cart batteries labeled 210ah each. They are connected in series and parallel. As I understand it, 12v @ 420ah of which 210ah is usable since they are flooded batteries. Adjusting VOC for cold - 86.4 * 1.2 = 103.68 volts 5.56 amps. Does that rule out...

I'm a newbie looking some help... Here's my "current" plan - start with two 100w panels, then maybe add another 200w - Both sets would be portable\free standing. As I understand the math (which I may not :-) ) Maximum Power: 100W Open-Circuit Voltage (Voc): 21.6V Short-Circuit Current (Isc)...