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Old 05-04-2014, 01:39 AM   #1
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I am tired of running the genny all the time. I need to install a good solar system, any suggestions where I can go to get a kit. Would 200 to 250 watts charge 4 golf cart batteries?
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Old 05-04-2014, 02:00 AM   #2
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Best solar

We went to amsolar for our solar but they have a lot of educational info on their site to figure out what you need plus free shipping on some systems.
Our one 180w panel keeps our two AGM's on our Sprinter Leisure travel up plus the chassis battery but the more you want to charge you trade either more watts in panels to charge faster or fewer watts to charge slower. I know the folks at amsolar can answer your questions better than I can. They were good to us.
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Old 05-04-2014, 10:27 AM   #3
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Go with monocrystaline. We used Renogy and like the panels a lot. Stay away from the foldable units -- hear they are short-lived. \ken
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I have a 2 panel system and work 4 deep cell batteries c/ a 3000 w inverter. This works well for us as we can bonndock for a long period of time. Our only hassle is full tanks that need to be emtied. We went with gopower, here is the link. They ae leaders in their class.

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We use the GoPower 3000PSW inverter, too. Wish the remote monitor had a little bit better detail on battery status, but a great unit, nonetheless. \ken
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Agree the education pages on AMSOLAR's web site is a good info resource.

Here is a write up of my system ands installation that may be of help.
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