The wire size should be taken off the chart based on distance and load. I agree that getting your voltage up using series/ parallel makes sense in the context of an MPPT controller, which needs a lot of headroom to function optimally. Also, the amps will be lower and this reduce wire size requirements. Some will say parallel is better, because of…[Read more]

sounds good. eddie will fix you up.

perhaps you might want to carry some blocks, etc., to get more level. I had the depot guy cut me 12″ pieces off a 2 x 12 + I carry some 6′ pieces to put under both axles if needed. if you’re out of level bad enough to feel the need to pull the emergency switch, you may be out of level enough to damage your refrigerator, which needs to remain…[Read more]

Cap, extrapolating Ray’s out put onto yours, you should be looking at around 16 amps on your controller. You mention shade. Dude, ANY shade kills your output. Are you saying your in some shade. Even a golf ball size shade spot is very bad. Can you move into full sun, then see the result?

Might make sense to figure out when and for how long to run your generator so you don’t damage your batteries by drawing them down more than half their capacity. As Ray says, a meter would help. If you can’t swing a meter financially at this time, then google whatever you need to understand how to use a cheap voltage meter and your battery man…[Read more]

Just curious, what did the dealer want to install it?

Hi CaptnRob,

I’m looking to put some solar on my rig and wouldn’t try to install the stuff myself, but you seem to have experience. I wouldn’t rely on anything from a forum on a life safety issue like this. One good source is Jack Mayer’s web site, where he details the electrical options on the inverter and how same would funtion with transfer…[Read more]