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Figured I'd put up a thread separate as there is a little bitt more general interest in the solar stuff.
Bought a 50w renogy single panel kit with controller for $100. Prices have gone up on these, but it comes with everything ya need.
Rkit59dst part number
Controller and panels mounts and all the wires with ends already is nice. Wiring size is like 10 or 12 gauge and way overkill. A single 50w panel would be fine with 16 ga. All wiring is black, so it looks nice
Originally planned on mounting the controller high on the inner fender, but there is not much real estate there, so the inner firewall works. Even after pulling a bunch of wires out, still a solid mess under there. Controller isn't weather proof, so this should help it last a bit longer.
Wires were at their limit to make it tto the battery, so flipped it upside down. Just says it wants it mounted vertical, doesn't say which way needs to be up
Underwood nightmare, but wanted to go direct to the battery
50w for size comparison
And in full sun its making 2.3 amp. Not much but about what a typical battery tender makes.
Bought a 50w renogy single panel kit with controller for $100. Prices have gone up on these, but it comes with everything ya need.
Rkit59dst part number
Controller and panels mounts and all the wires with ends already is nice. Wiring size is like 10 or 12 gauge and way overkill. A single 50w panel would be fine with 16 ga. All wiring is black, so it looks nice
Originally planned on mounting the controller high on the inner fender, but there is not much real estate there, so the inner firewall works. Even after pulling a bunch of wires out, still a solid mess under there. Controller isn't weather proof, so this should help it last a bit longer.
Wires were at their limit to make it tto the battery, so flipped it upside down. Just says it wants it mounted vertical, doesn't say which way needs to be up
Underwood nightmare, but wanted to go direct to the battery
50w for size comparison
And in full sun its making 2.3 amp. Not much but about what a typical battery tender makes.