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Originally Posted by rumbleweed
Be interested in the results of your backyard experiment. When you figure in efficiency and losses in the line from solar panel to batteries and in the controller, I am guessing you will have about 100-120 wattsmax. Per their spec, 4.65 amps at 14V ( charging mode) is about 65 watts per panel at full efficiency .
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Unless I am calculating this wrong the panels are 17.2 volts at 4.65 amps which calcs to 79.98 watts. I don't know about efficiency and what the real world results will be. It will be very interesting. I will definitely post back on what I found. I also am installing a Cobra 1500W inverter under the dinette seat on the forward bulkhead. When finished I am hoping to end up with an "ok" solar solution for dry camping as well as providing power when the big one hits
. I live in So Cal and that is always a possibility. It's nice having the TM available with 40 gals of fresh water if such a scenario becomes reality.