DIY solar generator project

[Lonestar]

I'm researching building a portable solar generator to supply 12vdc only. This is not a RV related project, but since there is a lot of solar knowledge on the forum I felt I could good get some good advice. Currently what is a good choice for a 100ah LifePo4 battery and a charge controller? This is strictly an experiment so I'd like to keep the cost down. The battery will be kept in my garage so low temp control is not an issue, but high temps are.

At this point I have no idea of what specs the solar panels I use will be, but any suggestions in this area would be appreciated as well.

[howson]

I'm researching building a portable solar generator to supply 12vdc only. This is not a RV related project, but since there is a lot of solar knowledge on the forum I felt I could good get some good advice. Currently what is a good choice for a 100ah LifePo4 battery and a charge controller? This is strictly an experiment so I'd like to keep the cost down. The battery will be kept in my garage so low temp control is not an issue, but high temps are.

At this point I have no idea of what specs the solar panels I use will be, but any suggestions in this area would be appreciated as well.

I haven't read his website in quite some time, but the products recommended by Will Prowse have never disappointed. https://www.mobile-solarpower.com/

[Lonestar]

I haven't read his website in quite some time, but the products recommended by Will Prowse have never disappointed. https://www.mobile-solarpower.com/

Thanks, I'll take a look at the website. I'm hoping someone can recommend an inexpensive battery as I certainly don't need a Battle Born quality battery for this project. I'm am seeing batteries such as this with built in BMS:
https://www.amazon.com/ECO-WORTHY-Ph...1zcF9hdGY&th=1

[reubenray]

I'm researching building a portable solar generator to supply 12vdc only. This is not a RV related project, but since there is a lot of solar knowledge on the forum I felt I could good get some good advice. Currently what is a good choice for a 100ah LifePo4 battery and a charge controller? This is strictly an experiment so I'd like to keep the cost down. The battery will be kept in my garage so low temp control is not an issue, but high temps are.

At this point I have no idea of what specs the solar panels I use will be, but any suggestions in this area would be appreciated as well.

I have also been thinking about this in case of a long power outage for some basic items. When I researched a while back I found some that where already made and some that came in waterproof cases.

[Country Campers]

I would recommend LiTime batteries. They seem to be the new go to and received good reviews from Will Prowse. Maybe use some portable solar panels for ease of finding the sun, most of these come with a solar controller on them.

Brian

[TribForce]

I would recommend LiTime batteries. They seem to be the new go to and received good reviews from Will Prowse. Maybe use some portable solar panels for ease of finding the sun, most of these come with a solar controller on them.

Brian

I second the vote for LiTime. You can buy them on their site or Amazon. They also have regular sales.

[J & J Bumblebee]

I went with LiTime. Look for a sale, and you can get a military discount in addition to their sale price.

[Lonestar]

I went with LiTime. Look for a sale, and you can get a military discount in addition to their sale price.

Where do the sales take place? On their website or Amazon? I will go with LiTime for sure.

The Will Prowse Youtube videos answered all my questions and I'm thinking Renogy panels and a MPPT controller may be the solution for me.

[J & J Bumblebee]

Where do the sales take place? On their website or Amazon? I will go with LiTime for sure.

The Will Prowse Youtube videos answered all my questions and I'm thinking Renogy panels and a MPPT controller may be the solution for me.

The sales that I took advantage of were on their website and both were around a holiday. I don't like buying major items on Amazon, but that's just me.

[TribForce]

Check out their website. https://www.litime.com. They are having a clearance sale now. The sales are usually reflected on Amazon as well. If you use Amazon make sure the seller is LiTime.