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01-24-2017, 07:49 AM
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solar what panel ?
does anyone know what panel and controller EFT uses on the 2017 units?
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01-24-2017, 10:59 AM
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Unless they make a future change, they are installing the 160 watt GoPower Kit.
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01-24-2017, 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Vermilye
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Thanks Jon - they sure get rave reviews so far.
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01-24-2017, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by thoer
Thanks Jon - they sure get rave reviews so far.
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I prefer a more aggressive controller - I replaced my GoPower with a Blue Sky Sun Power 30. You can set the voltage & duration of each stage, blue the readout includes total amp hours. By setting the voltages to the Interstate recommendations, I find I get faster & higher charge levels than I did with the original GoPower controller. I do admit I need to check the liquid levels in the batteries more often...
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01-24-2017, 02:04 PM
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Jon, given how much time you are on the road that makes perfect sense. For me, with much less power need and more storage time, I plan to use my external BatteryMinder to keep my batteries maintained while in storage. So the stock GoPower will most likely be fine.
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01-24-2017, 03:24 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thoer
Jon, given how much time you are on the road that makes perfect sense. For me, with much less power need and more storage time, I plan to use my external BatteryMinder to keep my batteries maintained while in storage. So the stock GoPower will most likely be fine.
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I agree. The stock GoPower, particularly the new model with "Maximum Power Boost Technology" that allows you to repeat the boost mode works for most users.
I use more amp hours than most, and that, combined with winter camping with limited & low angle sun, require getting the most out of the solar panels.
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01-28-2017, 07:50 AM
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how about if you go for the inverter, what model is that?
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