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Old 05-01-2013, 02:46 AM   #10
nightowlgk
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First trip out with the 2720 and new solar panel setup. Very good results.

1 x Blue Sky Solar Boost 2512i 25A, 12V 3 Stage Charge Controller () = $178.06
4 x Unisolar PVL-68 68W, 12V Thinfilm Roof Laminate (PVL-68T) = $396.00
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Federal Express (1 x 50lbs) (Home Delivery (1 days)): $19.82
Sub-Total: $574.06
Tax: $44.49
Total: $638.37

Plus my 2 FullRiver 6v 200Ah batteries. Bought slightly used for $200. These are held down to the floor under the dinette.
Trimetric 2025RV Battery System Monitor w/Shunt: 500 Amp , Cable: 35 Ft. Meter to Shunt Cable Price: $199.50 for all.

2- 4-way MC3 Y cables for the panels in parallel.

Total system cost w/ batteries and misc. cables: $1300.

When I arrived at the campground the Trimetric showed 43% battery power remaining. I had a phantom draw - TM closed up since December.

Would that be the Carbon Monoxide Detector??

I forgot to turn off my master switch that I just installed under the batteries, reachable from the outside.

One day of sun brought the batteries back to 100%!! Average power generated 13-16 amps. I'm very happy.

There is no noticeable wear from the TM roof seal on the panel from 4 hours of driving.

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