Installing solar panels on my Van. Looking for some advice.

[spikeck2]

Hi guys.

I've just started getting into renewable energy but I haven't got a clue what I'm doing really. I've done a little research but I still find the numbers baffling.

I've bought a few bits and bobs that have been recommended to me by others but now comes the part where I put it all together. I have a sneaking feeling that it's not as simple as that. Here's a list of the things I've bought so far. I can't include links because I'm new so I'll include any info I can.

2 x 310W 60 Cell Solar panels
[size=8pt]  Watt: 310Wp
  Max Snow Load 5400Pa , 112lb/ft2
  Max Voltage Vmp 32.67V
  Max Current Imp 9.49A
  Number of cells 60
  Open Circuit Volts 40.08V
  Short Circuit Amps 9.28A
  Diode Junction Box IP65
  Module Efficiency 19.00%
  Max System Volts 1000VDC
  Power Tolerance 0 - 3%
  Max Series Fuse 15A
  Operating Temp: -40 OC to 85 OC
  Module Cables 4sqmm with MC4[/size]

2 x 230ah AGM 230 Leisure batteries
[size=8pt]  Product Terminal Layout: T3
  Product Voltage: 12
  Product Ampere Hours: 230
  Product Deep Cyclic: Yes
  Product Engine Starter Battery: Yes
  Product Battery Lifespan (cycles): 600
  Product Marine CCA (SAE) : 1200[/size]

1 x EPEVER Tracer 2210AN MPPT Solar Charge Controller
[size=8pt]  Voltage: 12/24/LI
  Current: 20A
  Max PV Voltage: 100V
  Max PV Input Power: 260W(12V),520W(24V)[/size]

1 x 4000W Photonic Universe 12V Pure Sine Wave Power Inverter 230V
1 x PACO 20,000mA Automatic Battery Charger
1 x Split charge kit.

I'm quite concerned that the solar panels are too much for the charge controller. Any advice you guys can give me is much appreciated.

-Spike

[olivermasson99]

Man you have already made up your mind but personally i wouldn't suggest solar panels on the vehicles because it would damage the design of the vehicle and it might not be that much efficient as one think it is.