mightiestmouse
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I've been running my dual battery setup for almost a year at this point. The setup includes
(2) 100 amp hour deep cycle group 31 batteries
Blue sea ACR
Blue sea fuse block with 100amp breaker
Currently running my ARB50 fridge 24/7 and the setup hasn't skipped a beat. If I leave town for a week or so I simply unplug the fridge and move the perishables inside the house. I want to add solar to my setup so that I can remain parked for numerous days and also help keep the house battery charged during the dog days of summer.
My solar panel is a 100W renogy that a lot of people use: https://www.renogy.com/renogy-100-watt-12-volt-monocrystalline-solar-panel/
I know the charge controller I want is the morningstar sunsaver: https://www.morningstarcorp.com/products/productssunsaver-gen-3/
My question is... will the 10 amp version be ok to run with this panel or should I bump up to the 20 amp? Price is about half so just trying to save a little bit of money. Also, could I mount the charge controller in the engine bay or does it need to be inside the cab/enclosure to keep it clear of water?
Thanks in advance
(2) 100 amp hour deep cycle group 31 batteries
Blue sea ACR
Blue sea fuse block with 100amp breaker
Currently running my ARB50 fridge 24/7 and the setup hasn't skipped a beat. If I leave town for a week or so I simply unplug the fridge and move the perishables inside the house. I want to add solar to my setup so that I can remain parked for numerous days and also help keep the house battery charged during the dog days of summer.
My solar panel is a 100W renogy that a lot of people use: https://www.renogy.com/renogy-100-watt-12-volt-monocrystalline-solar-panel/
I know the charge controller I want is the morningstar sunsaver: https://www.morningstarcorp.com/products/productssunsaver-gen-3/
My question is... will the 10 amp version be ok to run with this panel or should I bump up to the 20 amp? Price is about half so just trying to save a little bit of money. Also, could I mount the charge controller in the engine bay or does it need to be inside the cab/enclosure to keep it clear of water?
Thanks in advance