Victron MPPT Solar Charge Controllers are more affordable high quality mppt solar charge controllers. They're popular with marine users who may endure harsher weather conditions than we do with a teardrop trailer.
Amazon.com sells Victron mppt controllers. Prices start at $80.90 for the Victron BlueSolar MPPT 75/10 Charge Controller which is compatible with 12 volt solar panels up to 145 watts.
Victron recently began offering SmartSolar MPPT Charge Controllers that are improved with with built-in Bluetooth that works with the VictronConnect App on a smart phone to monitor your battery's voltage, daily solar power harvest and consumption, and to change the settings of a Victron solar controller.
Has anyone here used used a Victron MPPT Solar Charge Controller? What has been your experience?
I'm going to install a 160 watt solar panel on the roof of my teardrop. I'll probably buy a Victron SmartSolar Solar Charge Controller with Built-in Bluetooth - MPPT 75/10 - 75 Volts, 15 Amps which will work with a 12 volt solar panel with up to 220 watts capacity. It's currently priced at $129.95 (11/05/17).