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Originally Posted by M_a_t_t
I'm not exactly sure what I'll power with these. I know I'm going to get an inverter, maybe start with a tv but  |
You're adding solar on a tight budget and you don't know what you'll be powering with it? Isn't that kinda putting the cart before the horse? I would wait on the controller and battery until you decide what you're going to be powering. If you do an alternator delete, you'd probably be alright with adding a battery similar to what the van uses for extra capacity (unless you drive with your lights on a lot or the stereo blasting). If you'll be living or camping in the van, you'll want to figure out what devices you'll be using and how much power they'll need. Lead acid batteries don't like being deep cycled, so for max life, you only want to use about the top 50% of the charge. Lithium can be a good route to go if you want a lot of capacity, but not the weight or size.