JackDanMayer

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• Referral from September 26, 2016
  

  Blair M. asked:

  Thanks for the add. I'm in the process of completely gutting and rebuilding my 35 ft 1983 trailer. The rebuilding process will also include a new roof and replacing the floor as well as doubling up the R-value of the insulation. Part of the project (which is why I joined this group) is to eventually equip the trailer with solar power so I don't have to worry about electrical hookups when I'm on the road with it. I am a cabinetmaker and carpenter by trade as well as having taken civil engineering so I am comfortable with doing most of the work myself. But I have to admit that electrical work has never been something I have to much experience in - and solar power knowledge is even less. Where would be a good place to start to get good solid information on where to start planning and design a whole knew electrical system for my trailer? I'm starting with nothing in the trailer all existing wiring I pulled out because it was in really rough shape so I'm starting from scratch. Any advice and resources would be greatly appreciated.

  

  Nik W. replied:

  http://amsolar.com/diy-rv-solar-instructions/, https://handybobsolar.wordpress.com/, http://www.jackdanmayer.com/rv_electrical_and_solar.htm Step 1. Figure out how much power you'll draw. Air conditioners and fridges are really hard but lights, water pumps, propane fridge controller and phone/laptops are relatively easy. Step 2, get an inverter that can run what you need. Step 3, get a battery bank that can power the inverter you bought. Step 4. Get one panel per battery and a controller. You can hold off on step 4 until you're happy with your system only needing to run a generator for an hour a day.

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• Referral from April 28, 2015
  

  Melissa S. asked:

  Anybody have suggestions on the best and affordable Solar Panel Kit for an RV? Thanks!

  

  Nick D. replied:

  You're welcome! He added this: "I highly recommend Midnite Solar's charge controllers (Classic 150 and KID). If she doesn't use an amp-hour meter from Midnite, I can also highly recommend a Trimetric from Bogart Engineering. Also, please refer her to the following page for an authoritative education. http://www.jackdanmayer.com/rv_electrical_and_solar.htm "

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