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Posted: 07/21/12 06:57am

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is this a mppt controler?
xantrex
and or will it work with two of these.
solar panel

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Posted: 07/21/12 07:06am

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j.p.f. wrote:

is this a mppt controler?
xantrex
and or will it work with two of these.
solar panel

No and No
You need an MPPT controller for that voltage for a 12 volt camper. I like Morningstar controllers, I have a Sunsaver MPPT on my 5th wheel camper with 240 Watts of solar & a 60 Amp Tristar MPPT on my motorhome with 760 watts of solar. The Morningstar controllers have a large heat sink and do not require a fan for cooling like some other controllers. Those panels are fine.

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Posted: 07/21/12 07:16am

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The only MPPT units Xantrex makes are the XW-MPPT60-150 and the XW-MPPT80-600. Neither are very well suited for an RV. I would look at Blue Sky or Morningstar.

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Posted: 07/21/12 08:40am

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Love my Rogue controller / charger. Easy to install, good display, works well, GREAT company to work with.

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Posted: 07/21/12 11:35am

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Hi,

Nice panels.

I'd go with two and a Rogue Controller.

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Posted: 07/21/12 12:16pm

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According to the specs shown on the linked page, no, it's a PWM. As for whether it will accept a 24v nominal panel (as you also linked), I don't know.

More research is necessary.

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Posted: 07/21/12 01:17pm

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pianotuna wrote:

Hi,

Nice panels.

I'd go with two and a Rogue Controller.

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Posted: 07/21/12 02:36pm

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pianotuna wrote:

I'd go with two and a Rogue Controller.

I've been out in the sun all day so my brain may be fried, however... The Rogue controller is 30 amp max. & those 2 panels will put the controller right at the amp limit won't they? That in itself is OK, it just doesn't allow you to ever add any more panel. Just a thought for the future.