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<blockquote data-quote="condor22" data-source="post: 650932" data-attributes="member: 1932"><p>Forgot to mention the big plus of lithium, after pulling 50AH from 200 total, the batteries were still running at 13.2V. Most mornings the AGM was nearer 12.3 no load.</p><p></p><p>There are limitations to my solar add on, it's a pop top and a small van and as there is also an aircon up there, heavy enough. So it will be portable panel plug in and staged to gauge improvement. First will be 200W added to the roof 160W and switchable so I can gauge input from the roof, input from the add on and total from both.</p><p></p><p>I'm looking at the Hardkorr HD solar mat 200W as it folds to a size I can travel with and using the existing PM300 MPPT. If I need more, then I will get a 2nd and probably go series through a Victron 100/30 MPPT. I also need to replace the VSR DC-DC as it is not multi stage and I'm hopefully getting the new car, after a 12 month wait, in a couple of weeks. So a dedicated DC-DC in the van will be the way to go.</p><p></p><p>A flat panel on the roof is approx 75-80% as efficient compared to an angled panel. It may drag down the add on, which will be angled.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="condor22, post: 650932, member: 1932"] Forgot to mention the big plus of lithium, after pulling 50AH from 200 total, the batteries were still running at 13.2V. Most mornings the AGM was nearer 12.3 no load. There are limitations to my solar add on, it's a pop top and a small van and as there is also an aircon up there, heavy enough. So it will be portable panel plug in and staged to gauge improvement. First will be 200W added to the roof 160W and switchable so I can gauge input from the roof, input from the add on and total from both. I'm looking at the Hardkorr HD solar mat 200W as it folds to a size I can travel with and using the existing PM300 MPPT. If I need more, then I will get a 2nd and probably go series through a Victron 100/30 MPPT. I also need to replace the VSR DC-DC as it is not multi stage and I'm hopefully getting the new car, after a 12 month wait, in a couple of weeks. So a dedicated DC-DC in the van will be the way to go. A flat panel on the roof is approx 75-80% as efficient compared to an angled panel. It may drag down the add on, which will be angled. [/QUOTE]
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