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04-30-2017, 02:08 PM
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Solar battery maintainer installed
Still need to get a couple screws and nuts to better attach the solar panel but the regulator is mounted and the battery is charging!  
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04-30-2017, 03:20 PM
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That's what I need to do. What is the charging watts on this one?
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04-30-2017, 04:29 PM
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3 watt but they make bigger ones. This one fit nicely on my propane cover and the cover top still opens to access the bottle valves. Under $50 for what you see on Amazon
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04-30-2017, 04:59 PM
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👍 thanks
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05-01-2017, 12:14 PM
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Regulator
Which charge regulator did you get?
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05-01-2017, 12:54 PM
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05-01-2017, 12:55 PM
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My mistake about $60 total
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05-01-2017, 12:56 PM
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Controller was $19.59. Prime
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05-01-2017, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by BigDTx
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Go the distance. Get a 100 or 200 watt basic system from WindyNation.com or Renogy.com and never worry about battery charge state again.
We just installed the WN 200 watt with their upgraded PWM 30 amp controller $315 plus tax and free shipping, for another one of our friends. It took two of us 2 1/2 hours and about $30 in misc hardware plus a tube of self leveling Dicor. Now all she has to do is check battery water twice a year and remember to run her generator once a month,since she will hardly ever need it now that she has solar keeping her batteries topped off.
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05-01-2017, 01:40 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom48
Go the distance. Get a 100 or 200 watt basic system from WindyNation.com or Renogy.com and never worry about battery charge state again.
We just installed the WN 200 watt with their upgraded PWM 30 amp controller $315 plus tax and free shipping, for another one of our friends. It took two of us 2 1/2 hours and about $30 in misc hardware plus a tube of self leveling Dicor. Now all she has to do is check battery water twice a year and remember to run her generator once a month,since she will hardly ever need it now that she has solar keeping her batteries topped off.
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I'm just going with a trickle charger for my battery. $60 and 10 minutes. Thanks
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05-01-2017, 02:19 PM
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I'm just going with a trickle charger for my battery. $60 and 10 minutes. Thanks
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I would do the same but ~~ no place to mount except the roof and not going that route.
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05-01-2017, 02:45 PM
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I would do the same but ~~ no place to mount except the roof and not going that route.
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That's why I used this one it fit perfectly on my propane cover
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05-01-2017, 03:13 PM
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Quote:
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That's why I used this one it fit perfectly on my propane cover
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Yes, but no propane cover on 5ers, the tanks are inside a storage compartment or I'd be following your lead with 2 systems, 1 for each battery.
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05-03-2017, 07:53 AM
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Maybe not Enough
Be aware that you will want to disconnect the trailer from the battery when not in use. I have a much larger solar system, and found that in the winter, it wouldn't keep up with the drain from the propane/CO detector. My trailer draws 5 watts all the time. You don't really need a charge controller for under 10 watts, but it will tell you when you are fully charged. I highly recommend solar panels for battery maintenance.
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05-03-2017, 10:21 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mnoland30
Be aware that you will want to disconnect the trailer from the battery when not in use. I have a much larger solar system, and found that in the winter, it wouldn't keep up with the drain from the propane/CO detector. My trailer draws 5 watts all the time. You don't really need a charge controller for under 10 watts, but it will tell you when you are fully charged. I highly recommend solar panels for battery maintenance.
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I have the controller for when I upgrade the panel, I'll be installing a battery disconnect like I did on my prior Salem Le. Thanks for the info
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