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Thanks, frater, that did explain it well.....

OK, thanks, I can see it that way..... I think I will go for a dedicated controller for the portable panel.... Based on what I think I've learned, a PWM controller should be fine for that, even though the CTEK on my fixed system is MPPT....... Right? I appreciate the help, y'all.....

I see what you're saying, but they each would also be affecting the voltage by applying a charge - so the voltage read at the terminals is higher than battery resting voltage would be..... And even if they were identical controllers (which in my case would not be possible, as the CTEK is kind of...

Thank you..... Tickle, I hadn't seen your last post before.... Your setup is connected the way I had originally envisioned - Im glad it's working well for you..... I didn't follow what you were saying about the voltage at your battery when you disconnect the CTEK - it seems like with the...

I see where a fully redundant system could be useful, but it wouldn't be a good choice for me..... In part because my main power user is my fridge, which I need power for at all times, and also because I live in a small van (GMC Safari) so there just isn't space to take on board another battery.....

Thank you..... Questions: Tickle belly: Do you have the Wanderlead connected in parallel with the leads to your fixed panel ( so they are all connected at once) ? Or are you switching between them, so you only have connection to either the portable system or the fixed system at any one time...

Hi All: I have a system now consisting of two 85 watt rigid panels in parallel feeding the solar connection on a CTEK D250S controller, which is also managing the input from my alternator..... I have a pair of golf cart batteries, 215 AH or so..... I want to add a semi-flexible 100 watt panel...

I've been using a homebuilt dry toilet for about a year now, and have had reasonable success with it....  Mine's based on a 5 gallon bucket, which I line with 8 gallon size trash bags..... I have mostly been using peat moss which I add liberally to the bag after each use..... I made a urine...

Hi Sheila..... I'm in an Astro, too.... great vans.... there must have been 20 of them at RTR..... I'm wandering mostly around Arizona for a bit, as are a lot of us..... Sunny and warm, takes the blues out of winter..... If you make it over, give a shout out......

Hey Ash, me too.... my name is Gavio....I just got to RTR last night, I'm at the end of music road.... I'm in a pop top 4x4 Safari I built myself... I'd be into yakking van builds with you... that is a great looking van you have there....