BougeRV 180W 12V High-Efficiency Mono Solar Panel

MultiMatrix

Mar 12, 2023 1:55 AM

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Quote from holtzmann

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The best is what will work best with your solar generator and what will fit best on your vans roof. BougeRV has some great hardware for rooftop panels that will tilt up to get better sun.

Well I'm looking to modify a Mercedes Sprinter van, and I want to be able to generate enough power to run a gaming PC with one monitor, a small electric water heater, and a roof mounted AC unit. All lighting will be LED of course.

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sl001

Mar 12, 2023 2:18 AM

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Quote from MultiMatrix

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Well I'm looking to modify a Mercedes Sprinter van, and I want to be able to generate enough power to run a gaming PC with one monitor, a small electric water heater, and a roof mounted AC unit. All lighting will be LED of course.

You have way more research to do than asking about a panel on Slickdeals... I'd suggest that the panel is the least important/expensive part of the setup you'll need.

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Rudedog7

Mar 12, 2023 2:29 AM

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Quote from MultiMatrix

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Well I'm looking to modify a Mercedes Sprinter van, and I want to be able to generate enough power to run a gaming PC with one monitor, a small electric water heater, and a roof mounted AC unit. All lighting will be LED of course.

You will definitely need a lot of batteries and as many panels to support it as possible. Heating and cooling things are probably the biggest energy usage. Fridges aren't too bad, usually they pull the most watts starting but after that they are usually pretty efficient.

You'll have to look at the energy usage of the a/c and tankless but my guess is your using at least 600 watts minimum.

Caleo

Mar 12, 2023 2:53 AM

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CaleoMar 12, 2023 2:53 AM

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Quote from nyc10036

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Do you worry about damaging your battery without a solar charge controller or don't you care?

You would want a charge controller, yes. I can't touch on every single detail in every single post lol

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CompassionateVeg

Mar 12, 2023 3:07 AM

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CompassionateVegMar 12, 2023 3:07 AM

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Quote from ebonyassassino

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9BB model more efficient in partial shade

Cool, I also read that it Heats up a little bit less. So for just a slight increase it seems pretty good value.

CompassionateVeg

Mar 12, 2023 3:07 AM

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Quote from Caleo

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You would want a charge controller, yes. I can't touch on every single detail in every single post lol

I thought that these were designed to plug directly into the battery systems that are sold. Do you really need a controller in between them?

Caleo

Mar 12, 2023 3:11 AM

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CaleoMar 12, 2023 3:11 AM

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Quote from CompassionateVeg

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I thought that these were designed to plug directly into the battery systems that are sold. Do you really need a controller in between them?

Depends on your "battery system" - if it's something like an Ecoflow or Bluetti unit that can take solar input, they already have a charge controller onboard.

If you want to charge a plain 12/24/48V lead acid or lithium battery, then you need a charge controller.

pr3dict

Mar 12, 2023 3:27 AM

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pr3dictMar 12, 2023 3:27 AM

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Hmmm. 180 watts is great at this price but I feel like when maximizing roof space atleast a 200 watt panel is the move.

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nyc10036

Mar 12, 2023 4:13 AM

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nyc10036Mar 12, 2023 4:13 AM

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Quote from Caleo

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You would want a charge controller, yes. I can't touch on every single detail in every single post lol

Seems an important detail to leave out not to mention that a MPPT can cost as much as the solar panel thus doubling the cost.

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Caleo

Mar 12, 2023 4:16 AM

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CaleoMar 12, 2023 4:16 AM

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Quote from nyc10036

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Seems an important detail to leave out.

LMAO. There are tons of variables when to comes to solar power, and it's all situational. Can't cover them all, and really... people need to do their own research rather than lean on advice on slickdeals so much.

As you can see in my last post above, whether you need a separate charge controller depends on what you're intending to use these panels with.

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nyc10036

Mar 12, 2023 4:17 AM

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nyc10036Mar 12, 2023 4:17 AM

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Quote from Caleo

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LMAO. There are tons of variables when to comes to solar power, and it's all situational. Can't cover them all, and really... people need to do their own research rather than lean on advice on slickdeals so much.

As you can see in my last post above, whether you need a separate charge controller depends on what you're intending to use these panels with.

If you are charging a battery, you need a charge controller.

But being flippant isn't a good look.

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Carbon87

Mar 12, 2023 4:19 AM

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Carbon87Mar 12, 2023 4:19 AM

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Quote from scotts9612

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Renorgy 100 panel on sale for 70 is a better deal two hundred watts for 140 when on sale or lightning deal that comes up every week or so.

Where are you seeing the Renogy on sale? It's showing $86...

nyc10036

Mar 12, 2023 4:22 AM

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nyc10036Mar 12, 2023 4:22 AM

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Quote from Carbon87

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Where are you seeing the Renogy on sale? It's showing $86...

It isn't.
Notice the words "when on sale".

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Caleo

Mar 12, 2023 4:35 AM

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CaleoMar 12, 2023 4:35 AM

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Quote from nyc10036

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He gave an incomplete and flippant answer to demonstrate his knowledge. LOL.

Now you're just trolling. Covering every last detail would be way too much information to post here. Should I have suggested a wire gauge to use without knowing specifics, too?

There are tons of resources for DIY solar setups for people to study in order to determine what they need for their use case.

This kind of hostility to productive/helpful posts has a chilling effect and makes people not want to help here.

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