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Old 01-09-2012, 04:26 AM   #53
scrubjaysnest
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Default RV solar kit

I'm not sure what details you are looking for but it is two 80 watt solar panels, the Sunsaver 10 controller, and 30 feet of 12 AWG wire. Plus the z brackets and a combiner harness, parallels the two panels.
The wire and panels meet grid tie codes. Best case output is 18.1 VDC @ 4.47 amps per panel. Don't count on that. The panels are poly crystalline which will work slightly better in partial shade or cloudy days than mono crystalline. Panels are tempered glass with aluminum frames about 24 by 36 inches.
The wire size is marginal at best and you can save some money by getting one panel with the controller and a 2nd panel. Then buy 10AWG marine grade wire some where else. If you go with Harveyrv's fixed mount system this could save you maybe $30. The sunsaver 10 may be a little marginal in full sun out west as you may begin to reach its 10 amp rating. A sunsaver 15 maybe a better choice. My system will be portable and have no room for expansion.
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