Date:         Tue, 8 Oct 2013 10:18:37 -0700
Reply-To:     Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Mounting Solar Panel on a Westy
Comments: To: Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <5254352C.5020603@gmail.com>
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Not to complicate things but.....

In hindsight, especially for PNW conditions, (cloudy) if I had two
panels I'd be tempted to hard mount one then use one as a roaming
panel to chase the sun. That would all depend on size of panels, draw
etc.

Neil with 150 mono single panel, cheap 10 Amp PWM controller,
Truckfridge, 100 AH battery.


On Tue, Oct 8, 2013 at 9:39 AM, Rocket J Squirrel
<camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote:

> I have a Vitrifrigo and two 55W panels. The refrigerator's overnight
> usage consumes between 19 to 25 amp-hours, depending on ambient temp.


> I don't put the panels on the roof as I usually camp in areas where
> there are trees and I must move the panels frequently to keep them in
> full sun.


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