https://www.ebay.com/itm/3035942846...ar=602823624445&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPYI've currently got a flexible 100w panel but mounted in a aluminum frame I built for it, it's mounted on a set of low cost roof rails on cab area. The aluminum frame is visible on the picture in front of the awning.
I got the 100amp LiPo battery for under $400 the 100w panel was $129 both brand new w warranty, not that I've not had good experience with ebay in the past. I picked up a good used AW-4 transmission for $300 or so. I've hardly bought any thing from ebay in years since some of the policies changes with ebay.
Nice. Debating on which charge controller for 400 watts and 200 total AH. I think the 40li MPPT controller should work. Thinking also on pulling the trigger on another battery
If I'm not mistaken mine is a 30amp MPPT controller. It's capable of operating with 3 100w panels at least but I'd not expect to get 100w from most panels listed as that. But surprisingly the one panel I have was de-rated on output and nominally produces over 107w
I do need to clean up the wiring some.
Well I've got a VL60 dual zone fridge freezer from Iceco. Led lighting eventually. For cold mornings looking at a 5kw diesel heater. I'm not hooking anything up to my Gladiator. Keeping the electronics separate from the solar system. I'll probably add some more stuff. Not sure at to what.If I'm not mistaken mine is a 30amp MPPT controller. It's capable of operating with 3 100w panels at least but I'd not expect to get 100w from most panels listed as that. But surprisingly the one panel I have was de-rated on output and nominally produces over 107w
A question on what are you planning to run with this large 12v power system? A large inverter and power tools or air conditioner? More is better but does add more to cost and weight.
I just went outside to connect with my MPPT Controller to see it's current charge level. For example of what can be expected.
The second battery charge is the starting batteries, note that it is cloudy rainy here at sunset. Mine is running a fridge freezer full time and auxiliary lights in bed, GMRS radio, various other stuff. I'm passing this along so you can assess your power needed, many days the Renogy is just feeding power to the starting batteries not even the "house" battery.
FYI: my JT does have 2 solar systems running too. The Cascade 85w on hood too. I'm a function over looks for my stuff. So that's the crude plywood look recycled from the crate my RLD topper came in.
My fridge freezer is a bit smaller and off brand 54 size and I've got a D.F. heater but not going to be needed for awhile.
They actually run on wine. They're called wife's and GF's.
Only in my dreams. In reality, my wifey would denut me with a piece of broken glass.Damn you got both and they get along with it.
