TrailManor Owner's Forum - View Single Post - Looking for guidance on my first solar setup

BeeGeeSHO · 06-06-2022, 04:50 PM

Hey folks,

I'm trying to wrap my head around what's the most current best practice for a solar install. I've read through many of the previous solar installs, but can't help but notice that some of the threads are over 10 years old. My goal is to install 2 x 100w panels on the rear shell of my 3124KS with a 100ah SOK LiFePo4 in the rear garage storage. Advise & even links would be GREATLY appreciated. Thank you.

Here's a list of what I supplies I do have:

100ah SOK LiFePo4
2x Renogy 100w panels
Renogy Corner Bracket Mount x2
Battery Cables x2 12 guage (1 male/1 female connector)
20ft 12 guage x2 (1 male/1 female connector)

List of equipment that I still need, looking for recommendations:

MPPT Controller (30 amp? Empower Tracer? $120...hoping to stay under this price point, but will budge if needed)
Cord management
Solar connectors y-branch

Solar setup and questions

Series or Parallel?
What guage wires? (everthing I have is currently 12 guage, but will repurchase if advised since most came with a kit)
Remote meter (MT50? Necessary?)

Best Charging practice? (I have wildkat installed, Auxiliary charger?)

06-06-2022, 04:50 PM	#1
BeeGeeSHO Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 5	Looking for guidance on my first solar setup Hey folks, I'm trying to wrap my head around what's the most current best practice for a solar install. I've read through many of the previous solar installs, but can't help but notice that some of the threads are over 10 years old. My goal is to install 2 x 100w panels on the rear shell of my 3124KS with a 100ah SOK LiFePo4 in the rear garage storage. Advise & even links would be GREATLY appreciated. Thank you. Here's a list of what I supplies I do have: 100ah SOK LiFePo4 2x Renogy 100w panels Renogy Corner Bracket Mount x2 Battery Cables x2 12 guage (1 male/1 female connector) 20ft 12 guage x2 (1 male/1 female connector) List of equipment that I still need, looking for recommendations: MPPT Controller (30 amp? Empower Tracer? $120...hoping to stay under this price point, but will budge if needed) Cord management Solar connectors y-branch Solar setup and questions Series or Parallel? What guage wires? (everthing I have is currently 12 guage, but will repurchase if advised since most came with a kit) Remote meter (MT50? Necessary?) Best Charging practice? (I have wildkat installed, Auxiliary charger?)