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While this does makes sense, the 365W panel is almost 200$ more. I'm not sure I can justify that.

As much as I would love to throw more solar on top of my van, at the end of the day it's a minivan and my roof rack measures 60 inches long by 44 inches wide. The renogy just about fits in there perfect so I'm not sure anything higher wattage would fit unless they are higher watts and the same...

The van is nice looking as it only had 9,400 miles on it when I bought it at the beginning of May. 13,000 miles on it now 2 months later. I plan on keeping it as nice as possible looking because stealth is important to me. I do think having a giant 300w solar panel on the roof while street...

Looking to add solar and a fridge in my completely normal from the outside looking 2006 sienna minivan. Love the idea of having house batteries with a separate electric system and solar but I know it's going to seriously effect my stealth. I'd like to hear some real world experience from people...

335$ after tax. The 40$ saving is tempting but I'm not sure it's worth me rushing the decision at the moment. I do appreciate it though. Now if you can find me a cheaper dometic cfx35, we are in business.

Why not just go for the 300w panel since I know it will fit? It's about as big as I can possibly go for my van. Then Renogy 300w is just about the perfect size for the roof of my van. I beleive the Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100/20 has everything you are mentioning?

Very good information in both your posts. The amazon link states "Renogy 300 Watt 24 Volt Monocrystalline Solar Panel" so it is 24v. It say's on their website as well it is 24v. Unless I am understanding something wrong. I will run 2 6v batteries into 12v for the system. So I have the panel and...

Will the Victron 75/15 work for 300w? If I ran 200w it would be two 100w panels but it seems like everyone is pointing me towards one 300w panel. I cant do three 100w panels. It won't fit. I do like the idea of having it on my smart phone. Is this a three stage controller? I'm hoping 2 batteries...

I'm sure I'll add a solenoid to the mix since they are so cheap I don't see a reason not to have one. How much of an advantage would 300w vs 200w give me for what I am trying to do? From what I understand 300w will just charge the batteries faster then 200w, but how much faster? From what I...

This 300w Renogy panel is the biggest solar panel I can fit on the roof rack of my 2006 Sienna. I can also fit 2 100w panels side by side but can't fit a 3rd 100w panel up there as well. I originally wanted 2 100w panels to help with the partial shade factor but I'm being told 200w won't be...

I believe that's called stealing.

I'm waiting to start that thread around when I am ready to order so I can ask what parts specifically to order. Are you suggesting I get 4 batteries rather then 2? How much of an actual advantage will 4 give me over 2?

So what do I need to make what I want work or can I not do this in my sienna?

I feel like I'm getting conflicting advice on what will and will not work for me.

Since this is a weekend dweller for camping and road trips, I could always unplug the fridge when not in use.

Awesome, this seems to be a similar setup to what is like to run and it seems 200w with 2 batteries should do me fine. I'd there anything you would have done differently if you could do it again?

My roof rack is measured roughly 42x60. 42 in the width is the inside edge to inside edge from side to side. Originally I was going to try to fit the panels in between them instead of onto so it was a little more sleek looking. Would the two batteries give me 3 days of power? Granted I won't be...

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So after a bunch of research I think I am almost ready to order what I need with the help of you guys. My 2006 sienna is a part time camper van and I would like to power a 12v fridge(Dometic CF 25 or maybe a CF 35. I haven't decided yet.), a regular laptop, some led lights, a 12v fan or two, a...

Yeah I really wish this was updated to a more recent post.