tjoiner1986
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My ever indecisive self got happy with the credit card. First, I ordered a Renogy DCC30 and Giandel 1200-watt pure sine inverter. Then I started having doubts and got an MPP Solar 1012. The Renogy and Giandel have been delivered. The 1012 is on its way. I can't keep both. One must be returned but I'm having a difficult time deciding which one stays and which one goes.
Minimalist van lifer here. My energy needs are not much. I'm running 200 W of solar (two 100w 12v panels in parallel) into a 280 Ah pack.
EDIT: I removed my paragraphs listing the pros/cons and replaced them with the tables above. I was already having second thoughts about the MPP Solar unit, feeling that alternator charging would be more practical for me, but the lack of low temp cutoff might put the last nail in the coffin.
Minimalist van lifer here. My energy needs are not much. I'm running 200 W of solar (two 100w 12v panels in parallel) into a 280 Ah pack.
- Fridge: Iceco VL60D. Uses 65 watts but 1) that's only when the compressor is running to actively lower/maintain the temperature and 2) it's runs on 12 volts so this is actually kind of a moot point.
- Cooking: Instant Pot. 700 watts. Got it to replace my current propane stove so I can more safely cook inside the vehicle. This is the main reason I started looking into inverters.
- Other Stuff: Not required but would be nice to utilize since I have an inverter now.
- Kobalt Tool Battery Charger: 45W
- Soldering Iron: 25W
- 5-Cup Coffee Maker?: 700W
- Small Monitor/TV?: 45W
- Low Watt Hair Dryer: 800-1000W
Renogy DCC30 + Giandel 1200W P.S. Inverter | MPP Solar 1012LV-MS All-in-One |
Alternator Charging | No Alternator Charging |
No Shore Power | Shore Power |
1200 Watt Inverter | 1000 Watt Inverter |
$20 Bluetooth Adapter | $75 WiFi Adapter |
$403 w/ Shipping | $451 w/ Shipping |
Requires ~$160 in other components (3 breakers, cable, crimper, etc.) | Requires ~$30 in other components (1 breaker) |
Low Temperature Cutoff | No Low Temperature Cutoff |
Separate components means easy replacement | All-in-One means sending the whole unit in for servicing |
Hit or miss quality/reliability (Renogy) | Better form factor and construction |
EDIT: I removed my paragraphs listing the pros/cons and replaced them with the tables above. I was already having second thoughts about the MPP Solar unit, feeling that alternator charging would be more practical for me, but the lack of low temp cutoff might put the last nail in the coffin.
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