Hi all! I tend to overthink things and it slows me down - I'm hoping I can get some good suggestions here.
My son and I are building a small trailer out into a teardrop/camper. So far I have ordered the following:
(2x) 12V 100Ah LiFePO4 batteries (going to run them in series for 24v)
(1x) 200W/24V Solar Panel (going to roof mount with the ability to unlock each side and tilt to adjust for best angle when stopped)
(1x) Giandel 24V Sine Wave Inverter - 1200W/2400W
I know I will need to step down the 24V to 12V and run a fuse box/switches, etc and I intend to have a cooler, TV, lights, and fans running on that DC (maybe more)
I still need a Solar Controller - suggestions? (I have attached the SPECS of the solar panel - I also plan to re-use the system on something bigger in the future so I can add a duplicate panel for 400W @ 24V - and add 2 batteries for a 24v 200Ah storage - if that effects suggestions)
I would also like to be able to plug in and override the solar and have the shore power or generator power charge the batteries, if needed. I guess I am a little confused about what I need to make that happen. (EDIT: I have just learned today that there are inverters AND inverter/chargers...I only ordered an inverter)
We are excited to learn and I am grateful to have a huge community like this for support! Thanks for taking the time to help out!
My son and I are building a small trailer out into a teardrop/camper. So far I have ordered the following:
(2x) 12V 100Ah LiFePO4 batteries (going to run them in series for 24v)
(1x) 200W/24V Solar Panel (going to roof mount with the ability to unlock each side and tilt to adjust for best angle when stopped)
(1x) Giandel 24V Sine Wave Inverter - 1200W/2400W
I know I will need to step down the 24V to 12V and run a fuse box/switches, etc and I intend to have a cooler, TV, lights, and fans running on that DC (maybe more)
I still need a Solar Controller - suggestions? (I have attached the SPECS of the solar panel - I also plan to re-use the system on something bigger in the future so I can add a duplicate panel for 400W @ 24V - and add 2 batteries for a 24v 200Ah storage - if that effects suggestions)
I would also like to be able to plug in and override the solar and have the shore power or generator power charge the batteries, if needed. I guess I am a little confused about what I need to make that happen. (EDIT: I have just learned today that there are inverters AND inverter/chargers...I only ordered an inverter)
We are excited to learn and I am grateful to have a huge community like this for support! Thanks for taking the time to help out!
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