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  1. RV Jim

    Which panels

    Question for the great minds here...I am about ready to purchase solar panels and wondering if more IS better? I only have room for 2 panels on the roof of my converted cargo trailer. I am considering the 250 watt 12v Rich Solar units however I have seen several 200 watt panels that I am...
  2. RV Jim

    Solar panel testing

    Hello everyone and a thank you for the awesome advice I am going to receive. Here's my question(s) 1. I have 4 panels on the roof of a cargo trailer I purchased and decided to check the voltage output. Much to my surprise I got 36.4 ...I'm confused about that number. Do I have a dead panel ...
  3. RV Jim

    Again Ready to purchase

    Ok I think I am committed(or should be committed) to building my own solar system. I've been watching come of Wills older videos and would like real user real world advice on the best not the most expensive MPPT 50 volt 20 amp and 1000-1500 watt inverter and real life recommend 100ah-200ah...
  4. RV Jim

    Ready to purchase

    I have received great food from thought...here's my next question. Which is the better option? 1. Build a complete system less the solar panels...meaning purchase the solar charge controller, wire and terminals and what ever else is needed OR 2. Purchase a complete solar power station with all...
  5. RV Jim

    What do you think i need ?

    The thread title is a good indication of my experience. This is the question for the great minds here. The advice i am looking for is what do I need to build a complete solar system to run. I understand that specific watts and amps will be needed to be more precise but overkill is an excepted...
  6. RV Jim

    Wind turbine

    I plan to connect my 400w Solar panels to my system BUT can I add a wind turbine to it also ? We are in south Texas and the Wind rarely stops here...cloudy days are somewhat common and enough to prompt me to ask about wind turbine. Yes I understand that this is a Solar forum but I am sure I...
  7. RV Jim

    Tiny camper 12v plus cpap

    I could do all the research but I prefer to have real world/use advice. Here is our thoughts, I plan to install 4 possibly 6 led puck style lights, a Maxxfan roof vent fan, 1 possibly 2 120v outlets 1 dedicated to a cpap machine the other to a switched outlet so only hot when switched on. I...
  8. RV Jim

    What do I need ?

    I would like to build a system in a converted cargo trailer to camper that is capable of running a 120v 1300 watt ac unit, a single cup 120v coffee, 6-12v led lights inside and 4-12v led lights outside, with shore power and a 2000 watt generator when no shore power is available. I am in the...
  9. RV Jim

    Solar needs

    The question is how do I determine what is exactly needed to run a 1300 watt portable 120 volt air conditioner. I am an absolute newbie at this. Here I the story, I'm in the process of converting a cargo trailer to a camper. It will have "shore power" but want the flexibility of DC as well. I am...
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