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dye22


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Hello everyone. 

I am planning on installing a solar set up to my 1990 ford e-350 camper. I have a few questions and would appreciate any insight anyone might have.

the plan is to install 300-500 watts in panels to start with, attached to a 12v 100 ah lithium deep cycle battery bank. I have most of what i think i need picked out as listed below.

charge controller

http://www.batteryspace.com/solardcchargecontroller60aratefor12v24vslalfpbatterywithlcddisplay.aspx

battery

http://store.starkpower.com/12V-100AhStarkPower-UltraEnergy-Lithium-Ion-Battery-LiFePO-Energy-Storage-Battery_p_24.html

inverter 

http://www.amazon.ca/Samlex-PST-2000-12-2000-Watt-Inverter/dp/B00AYH69UE

monitor

https://www.solar4rvs.com.au/battery-monitor-votronic.html

 

As far as I know everything should work together just fine. I am not 100% sold on anything specific, just trying to buy exactly what I need. I am also having a bit of challenge finding solid advice on the lithium battery bank. I am pretty sure this is the direction I want to go in due to the advantages of lithium, however finding the appropriate charge controller is sometimes confusing.  

Any input is appreciated, If you would like any more info or specifics let me know. For what it is worth I live in Canada.

Thanks.



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Google search HandyBob. This is what my wife and used to buy all of our stuff. He has plenty of suggestions regarding controllers. We purchase a Morningstar MPPT 60amp controller for a 600w set up on our RV. We have yet to install it but it is the right controller for the job.

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Howard has a good set of links in his Electrical discussion - http://www.rv-dreams.com/rv-electrical.html.  

(Remember, there is more to RV-Dreams than the forum.)



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