Recent content by Capt Tango

I live in AZ for the winter and want to go off grid while I'm away for the summer. The only appliance I need to power is an upright freezer in the shed. Is there something like a Jackery that would be powerful enough to keep it running. What watt rating should I been look for and how many panel...

Thanks all, I rewired the panels from 4P to 2P/2S. I'm now getting around 400 Watts in Absorb mode 72.9 at 5.3 Amps Battery Voltage is 13.93 at 26.50 Amps. That's a big improvement especially at 3:30 in the afternoon. I look for better performance by ordering up some 4 AWG wire to replace the...

Expecting more Mojo than I'm getting. Here's the hardware: Panels 4 Ea. QCells 400W Solar Panels 1,600 watts total Open Circuit Voltage (VOC): 45.30V Short Circuit Current (ISC): 11.14 A Maximum Power Voltage (VMP): 37.13 V Maximum Power Current (IMP): 10.77 A Maximum System Voltage: 1000 V...

l have the following equipment: Magnum Energy 3000W 12V Inverter/charger 125 Amp MSH-3012RV Magnum Energy Remote Control for All Magnum Inverters 50' Cable ME-RC50-L Magnum Energy Automatic Generator Start Module Network Version ME-AGS-N Magnum Energy Battery Monitor Kit With Shunt ME-BMK-NS...

2 FOIIOE VESTWOODS 12V 300Ah with 200A BMS Plus and Ultra (Don't know the difference) 1,600 Watt solar array using a magnum 3,00 watts Charger/Inverter set to factory Lifpo default setting. Just up and running yesterday and charged to 100% each before combining them, then used the...

Picked up 4 used 400-watt Q-Panels from this local firm for my RV. As a solar rookie I had many questions about using residential panel on an RV and was given an email address of their tech support. I sent them a drawing of the components and how I was going to wire to my system. I inquired...

I am YouTube Certified Solar novice and just purchased 2 Ea. FOIIOE VESTWOODS 12V 300Ah 200A BMS LiFePO4s and have a few questions. 1. I had to buy from two different Amazon post because they only allowed 1 battery purchase per order. One was an "Ultra" for $649 the other was a "Plus" for $629...

Class-A with Shore, generator and solar (1600 W of panels and 600AH 12V battery bank) using a 3KW Magnum RV inverter/charger. Snow birding in AZ connected to shore power and I would like to go with the solar array unless batteries run down. I could just switch off the pedestal but would like to...

Great information, I have some of those bases covered but defiantly not all. I'll update on the installation and PM you when I have questions. Thanks so much.

Thanks, good to know that information.

I have a 3kw Magnum inverter and it is a must to fire up our 850 watt microwave many RV microwaves are more demanding. I strongly suggest replacing the 2kw Magnum inverter and the system with. Magnum Energy 3kw 12V Inverter/charger 125 Amp MSH-3012RV Magnum Energy Remote Control for All Magnum...

2003 Monaco Dynasty which is a 40 footer with a 3kw inverter. This is what I am interested in adding to my existing charging system. We boondocking is limited by our water supply to 3-4 days The lower right is the proposed solar panel, battery and controller addition. The current system has a...