Looking for a little feedback on MPPT controllers
I have a VW Vanagon camper that has a Group 27 Flooded Battery (~100AH) this powers a small fridge (TF49) and under typical conditions is good for about 2 days. I would like to add a small solar setup to prolong that. I am not 100% sure whether the panel will be permanently mounted on the roof or deployable on a small stand. As such, partial shading will likely be an issue and it is my understanding that an MPPT controller will do better than PWM in that scenario.
So far I purchased a HQST 100w panel
The small.cheap controllers I am looking at are:
Victron 75/10 - well priced at $85 and I like that for an additional $50 I can get the bluetooth dongle that will allow me to monitor the voltage and reprogram it if needed
The other one that I stumbled on is the Genasun GV-10 - I like the small sealed design and the sub $100 price point but am a little concerned about lack of a digital readout,
I am a solar newbie so would love to hear some feedback on my proposed setup, pros and cons of the two controller mentioned and if there are other ones I should be taking into consideration
thanks!
I have a VW Vanagon camper that has a Group 27 Flooded Battery (~100AH) this powers a small fridge (TF49) and under typical conditions is good for about 2 days. I would like to add a small solar setup to prolong that. I am not 100% sure whether the panel will be permanently mounted on the roof or deployable on a small stand. As such, partial shading will likely be an issue and it is my understanding that an MPPT controller will do better than PWM in that scenario.
So far I purchased a HQST 100w panel
The small.cheap controllers I am looking at are:
Victron 75/10 - well priced at $85 and I like that for an additional $50 I can get the bluetooth dongle that will allow me to monitor the voltage and reprogram it if needed
The other one that I stumbled on is the Genasun GV-10 - I like the small sealed design and the sub $100 price point but am a little concerned about lack of a digital readout,
I am a solar newbie so would love to hear some feedback on my proposed setup, pros and cons of the two controller mentioned and if there are other ones I should be taking into consideration
thanks!
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