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  1. J

    Ready to jump in the solar world

    The 24 - 12 volt converter will not be charging the batteries, just running the 12 volt trailer needs. The battery charging will be done by solar or plug into chore power.
  2. J

    Ready to jump in the solar world

    Thanks for the reply. The converter I bought to supply 12 volts is rated at 40 amps. I disconnected the WFCO converter, no need to have 2 converters doing the same thing. I will put a disconnect on the 40 amp 12v converter when I drive. The truck will put out 12-13 volts, my thought is I can...
  3. J

    Ready to jump in the solar world

    I have a question for the group. How do you deal with multiple 12 v power sources, I have a WFCO 3785 that puts out 13.5 volts, 7 pin connector wiring from truck putting out 12-13 volts and the MPP2424 sending up to 14+ volts to batteries. The WFCO is not a lithium charger. Right now they are...
  4. J

    Ready to jump in the solar world

    Anyone have any thoughts on this plan.
  5. J

    Ready to jump in the solar world

    Update- 60 amp charge controller is required
  6. J

    Ready to jump in the solar world

    Getting close to pulling the trigger on a system. Would like some input into my plan. 3 - 190 / 200 watt panels in parallel Ampere Time 200AH lithium, no heater. With charger. Will not be camping in the cold, batteries will be in a heated area if it gets real cold. 40 amp BN 40 amp MPPT charge...
  7. J

    Ready to jump in the solar world

    You mentioned using one of the all in inverter units, when I read the reviews there is always a few really negative reviews on the reliability of these units. While I think these are perfect for what I want to do, this issue makes it hard to go that way. My plan is to travel in 3 week increments...
  8. J

    Ready to jump in the solar world

    Hello again: So I did a complete 180 degree turn on this. I bought a 22' travel trailer with a generator, Propane or electric refrigerator, roof top AC, propane heat. My new question is if I get the 400 watt solar package with alternator charging will that be enough to power the fridge as I...
  9. J

    Ready to jump in the solar world

    Thanks for the propane water heater idea. Much better than an electric water heater. That would take a large load off my project.
  10. J

    Ready to jump in the solar world

    Looks like I need to do some more homework. The water heater is now out of the equation. I will try to find out the watt hours needed per day and get back to you. Thanks for your input.
  11. J

    Ready to jump in the solar world

    Looking to jump into the solar world. I want to boondock camp out of my truck. I am envisioning a 12/24 volt system, 400 watts of solar panels, 2 100 ah lithium batteries, more if needed, dc-dc charger from my truck battery, 2000- 3000 pure sine inverter, and battery monitor. My power...
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