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11-06-2019, 03:09 PM #11
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We have a pretty basic set-up; 90 Watt, roof-mounted solar panel, 2 6V Golf cart batteries, Renogy Solar controller and modified sine inverter. We usually boondock, don't watch TV and are pretty conservative on electric use. This past summer we camped (boondocked) for over 7 weeks and never started our generator. Your needs may differ and, as BB&LAB pointed out, you'll need to determine your needs first. We're very happy with our setup, but I would recommend getting a true sine inverter so you can use delicate electronics. As I mentioned, our controller is from Renogy and they really stand behind their products.
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11-06-2019, 07:19 PM #12
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11-06-2019, 08:02 PM #13
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2020 Dodge Ram 3500 Cummings Diesel
2020 Momentum 320g
Magnum 3000 Watt Inverter/Charger, RC-50 Remote, 1200 Watts Solar, Morningstar TriStar 60 Amp MPPT Solar Charge Controller With Remote Digital Meter
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11-06-2019, 10:18 PM #14
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I’ve had a 200 watt Renogy system on mine for three years. Been working great.
Jerry & Jeanine
2016 Ram 3500 MegaCab Diesel
2014 Reflection 293RES (sold)
2020 Reflection 303RLS
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11-07-2019, 09:33 AM #15
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Two that I have used and experience with are these https://www.solar-electric.com/bogar...y-monitor.html & https://www.solar-electric.com/victr...y-monitor.html
I had installed the Bogart Trimetric in two previous rigs and then went with the Victron in our Solitude 310-GK. Both are excellent monitors and perform well. Of the two I prefer the Victron because it in addition to a digital display it uses bluetooth and a smartphone app, so you can view the data anywhere within or around your rig, while the Bogart pretty much requires you to mount the display within your living space (you don't have to but you but easier) and then you have to go to it's location to read the data. The other advantage for the Victron for a first timer is it an easier more straight forward install, not that the Bogart is terribly difficult. Otherwise you can't go wrong with either one.Regards, Bruce, Lin An, Kenji & Suki (Our two Akitas)
2019 Solitude 310GK-R
2015 Ram 3500 Big Horn CC, TD, Aisin Tranny, DRW
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11-07-2019, 12:57 PM #16
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We don't boondock much, however, you might need solar to keep your batteries up during storage. We bought a 100w Grape Solar panel from Home Depot, a smart controller off of Amazon and I am very happy with the outcome. For $160 we can keep the batteries up with no worries, BTW I do have a second battery shut off, but over 50 years and $1000s of dollars spent on batteries for RVs, MCs, equipment, ect I have found a smart charging system to be WAY more cost effective than replacing batteries do to a shortened life. I also use EDTA in my batteries and get 7-8 years out of my Gold Wing, FZ1 and car/truck batteries.
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