Solar System Help

[desertvince]

I'm sure in Tucson there is local expertise, but I have not found it yet. Been to several RV Dealer Service Dept.'s, including the nation's largest--not impressed with RV Solar System knowledge!!!!!!!!!!!
I've read many of the helpful posts here on irv2, and the helpful book "The Complete Book of Boondock RVing" by Bill and Jan Moeller.
I believe that I would like to HAVE installed three panel (85-115 watts each), Controller, and upgraded battery moniter. I would like to avoid replacing my Dimensions 2000 watt Inverter/Charger. I believe that I want Monocrystalline cell panel and a Controller with Multistage charging to include MPPT. Now the questions: I've received a local recommendation to purchase an Energy Del So Flexible RV Mat (68 watts, 8 amps, 12.9 volts) for $599.98. Any reader have experience with this product? It is NOT a Monocrystalline cell product. I would need 4 or 5 of these Mats (panels)--doesn't sound like economical solution.
So other product recommendations? Tucson or maybe Phoenix installation expertise? Thanks in advance!

[Shadowcatche]

Head down to the Boondocking thread and check the Solar That Really Works
LOTS of great information, and what you are looking at is not your best option in all likelihood.

[hdossett]

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Originally Posted by desertvince I would like to avoid replacing my Dimensions 2000 watt Inverter/Charger... ... I've received a local recommendation to purchase an Energy Del So Flexible RV Mat (68 watts, 8 amps, 12.9 volts) for $599.98...

No problem keeping you current inverter/charger. The two charging systems are separate.

12.9 V, 8 amps, 68 watts. The math doesn't add up.

12.9V x 8A = 103 Watts
68W / 12.9V = 5.3 A
68W / 8A = 8.5 V

At least one of the variables is wrong!

H