free2enjoy
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I just bought this $50 MPPT controller on Amazon for a solar project on my T@B trailer. I'm going to use it for a 160w Folding Elfeland Solar Panel.
MPPT controller
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071QXGV1Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Solar Panel
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Elfeland-1...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Voltmeter Ammeter Panel (built in shunt)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GZP743E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Extension Cable to connect from solar panel to controller
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pair-of-So...var=581999250299&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
I went back and forth on whether to mount a flexible panel or use a portable panel and in the end, I couldn't figure out an attractive way to mount the panel. I didn't want to use VHB tape because it will damage the gelcoat in order to remove it. With the portable setup, it's less labor overall and the camper can stay in the shade while the panels are in the sun.
I have nearly everything I need for the install but haven't started yet but I wanted to post the specs on the MPPT controller for the tribe....once I do the install, I will report back to relate how everything is working.
MPPT controller
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071QXGV1Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Solar Panel
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Elfeland-1...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Voltmeter Ammeter Panel (built in shunt)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GZP743E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Extension Cable to connect from solar panel to controller
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pair-of-So...var=581999250299&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
I went back and forth on whether to mount a flexible panel or use a portable panel and in the end, I couldn't figure out an attractive way to mount the panel. I didn't want to use VHB tape because it will damage the gelcoat in order to remove it. With the portable setup, it's less labor overall and the camper can stay in the shade while the panels are in the sun.
I have nearly everything I need for the install but haven't started yet but I wanted to post the specs on the MPPT controller for the tribe....once I do the install, I will report back to relate how everything is working.