can you hook up a solar panel and mppt to stock dual agm batterys?

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pretzelboy

Discussion Starter · Mar 15, 2016

Hello:

I ordered my dual slider Hr extended 3.7 on 3/9/2016.....I went with the dual battery/ho alternator for one reason....I plan to use a whynter 12v frig full time in van. I Know almost nothing of Solar but if I could hook up a 300watt panel to stock dual agm's....my life would be much simpler. I was not sure if the alternator and panel would be fighting each other and somehow blow up my new van....any input would be appreciated. FYI: I am very simple by nature....so I need to keep the solution very direct.

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skagitstan

· #4 · Mar 15, 2016

pretzelboy said:
Hello:

I ordered my dual slider Hr extended 3.7 on 3/9/2016.....I went with the dual battery/ho alternator for one reason....I plan to use a whynter 12v frig full time in van. I Know almost nothing of Solar but if I could hook up a 300watt panel to stock dual agm's....my life would be much simpler. I was not sure if the alternator and panel would be fighting each other and somehow blow up my new van....any input would be appreciated. FYI: I am very simple by nature....so I need to keep the solution very direct.

Properly done, it shouldn't blow up your van.
The question is if the solar can keep up with your fridge and other loads IF you don't plan to drive for a while.
In that case, you need to have an idea of how much sun you can expect, and if the panels will be in full sun or not.

Stan

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