PV for a 30ft 5th wheel (photovoltaic solar panels on RV)

doug30293 · 12-11-15, 05:29 PM

I am looking at various components for a 400W array to put on my trailer. Unless I am missing something it appears I have three options:

1. Buy a kit that is either overpriced and/or does not have the components I want.

2. Buy somebody's book that will tell me how to build a system ten years ago.

3. Seek answers on a solar forum from people that have trouble with Ohm's law.

OK, I'm being cynical, but the freely available information I am finding does not instill me with confidence. Can someone point me to a non-dealer forum where I can get basics and perhaps a little inside advice on products? I want four 100W panels with room for expansion, MPPT, and enough information on panel connectors so I don't end up having to hack things just so I can use my own wire.

Thanks;
Doug

12-11-15, 05:29 PM	#1
doug30293 Too Many Projects Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: georgia Posts: 91 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	PV for a 30ft 5th wheel (photovoltaic solar panels on RV) I am looking at various components for a 400W array to put on my trailer. Unless I am missing something it appears I have three options: 1. Buy a kit that is either overpriced and/or does not have the components I want. 2. Buy somebody's book that will tell me how to build a system ten years ago. 3. Seek answers on a solar forum from people that have trouble with Ohm's law. OK, I'm being cynical, but the freely available information I am finding does not instill me with confidence. Can someone point me to a non-dealer forum where I can get basics and perhaps a little inside advice on products? I want four 100W panels with room for expansion, MPPT, and enough information on panel connectors so I don't end up having to hack things just so I can use my own wire. Thanks; Doug