Solar Charging

[Travelwrench]

I am going to add a trick-l-start to my coach but also want to get a solar charger for when i am not using it. The solar panel would be temporary set up so not mounted to roof. So the question is what is a good solar charger setup to use for this. I have 2 12v chassis and 4 6v house batteries. I am thinking of approx 40w - 60w panel or less. so I am looking for either a complete kit or dyi if i know what to get. I am thinking i can use the solar and trick-l-start in conjunction with each other. I have a disconnect on my house batteries to the converter and a one in the coach, also i have a disconnect for the chassis batteries also. It only sits for approx 3 months being the longest

Thanks
Pete

[Bounder28T]

Originally Posted by Travelwrench

I am going to add a trick-l-start to my coach but also want to get a solar charger for when i am not using it. The solar panel would be temporary set up so not mounted to roof. So the question is what is a good solar charger setup to use for this. I have 2 12v chassis and 4 6v house batteries. I am thinking of approx 40w - 60w panel or less. so I am looking for either a complete kit or dyi if i know what to get. I am thinking i can use the solar and trick-l-start in conjunction with each other. I have a disconnect on my house batteries to the converter and a one in the coach, also i have a disconnect for the chassis batteries also. It only sits for approx 3 months being the longest

Thanks
Pete

You and I are like minded. I bought my Kit on Amazon, they offer complete kits. I have two 100watt panels and a 30 amp controller w/cables. I keep my panels un-attached and set them up on the ground. I installed my controller by the battery bank with easy access and use the connectors as a quick-disconnect for the panels. I don't know if it is necessary, but I unplug my Converter when using the solar charger. When you store your RV, you will have solar by day and trickle charge by night.

[Travelwrench]

do you know what kit you got?

[Bounder28T]

Renogy 200 watt 12 volt monocrystalline solar starter kit with Wanderer is a good pick. I have this kit with the RoHS controller, I think the Wanderer is equivalent or better. You can go to a max of 400 watts (4 panels). You'll get about 10-11 amps at 12.9 Volts from a 200 watt system, in direct sun light. the price right now is $314.99 on Amazon, pricey but has good reviews. There are single panel kits for around $200.00. Good luck!!!!