Our first big trip after wrapping up the install was to Myrtle Beach. We needed to break it into two days. The initial thought was […]
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Inverter / Solar Charge Controller Install Part 3 (Final)
To finish of the install I secured the batteries with aluminum L channel and placed a carpeted “lid” on to protect the batteries and allow […]
DC Distribution
This post will discuss the changes made to the DC side of the RV. The main change is a switch from the lead acid batteries […]
Trailer Brakes
This may not seem solar related but it is. I would like to reclaim the space that my current lead acid batteries take up. I […]
AC Distribution
This post will cover the modifications I made to the AC side of the RV. This is made up of three main components. Inverter – […]
Battery Bank Part 2 (Build)
Top Balance To prep the cells to be combined into a battery I will need to top balance them. This involves connecting all the cells […]
Wire, big honking wire.
It is not he most glamorous component but you will need a bunch of wire. Not just any wire but the right wire. The price […]
Solar Panels and Mounting
I struggled with the choice to use z-brackets or a option that would allow panels to be easily removed like strut channel. Due to how […]
Inverter / Solar Charge Controller Install Part 2
In the first post on this topic I covered the physical install and mounting of the major components. This post will focus on the wiring […]
Inverter / Solar Charge Controller Install Part 1
My goal was to impact the usable space in the camper as little as possible. I also wanted the install to be out of sight. […]