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...and we're not out to ruin or slow your pursuit of Solar, but just that it looks like this is an extremely expensive 'package'... you might want to start with a smaller couple of 100w panels, a simple 20amp PWS controller, and simply hook them up directly to your current batteries. This will give you some working knowledge of how the solar works - which is to charge your battery bank only.
If you then decide to 'upgrade' to a Hybrid inverter and much larger solar array, and battery(s), you'll know more about how the solar will effect your off-grid lifestyle... plus the additional sub-panel, where the place the larger inverter, and extra battery(s), etc... and the wiring needed to bring all this together(especially the large battery wires between the batteries and the inverter).
The other option might be to look at building more of a 'portable' off-grid solar setup that is mounted on a small trailer, or similar build - giving a place for the panels, even tiltable, and the batteries/inverter setup, all outside of your Rigs own limited space. If you're parked for considerable times, or long term, then having the solar on your roof may not be necessary.
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