Moderators mossemi Posted June 20, 2023 Moderators Share Posted June 20, 2023 The solar panel mounting points would be more important to me than the pre-wiring. I wonder if that is still being installed during a non solar build. Mossey 3 Mike and Krunch Lutz, FL 2017 LEII #193 “the dog house” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich.dev Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 58 minutes ago, mossemi said: The solar panel mounting points would be more important to me than the pre-wiring. I wonder if that is still being installed during a non solar build. Unless it's changed since September 2022, I was advised there are anchor points in the hull for solar panels even if you don't get solar during production. 4 2023 Elite II, Hull# 1386, Lithium Platinum Package (640AH, 400W Solar, 3000W Xantrex Inverter) Truma water heater & AC TV: 2024 Silverado 2500HD 6.6L 10-Speed Allison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SeaDawg Posted June 20, 2023 Moderators Share Posted June 20, 2023 41 minutes ago, rich.dev said: Unless it's changed since September 2022, I was advised there are anchor points in the hull for solar panels even if you don't get solar during production. I hope that is so. 1 2008 Ram 1500 4 × 4 2008 Oliver Elite, Hull #12 Florida and Western North Carolina, or wherever the truck goes.... 400 watts solar. DC compressor fridge. No inverter. 2 x 105 ah agm batteries . Life is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geronimo John Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 13 hours ago, rich.dev said: The only option I was offered, was that they could add a solar port on the side of the trailer for a suitcase solar panel if I was not getting any other solar package. Several of us have gone down this path. Some have used two each 100 watt solar suit cases. Some, like myself, have gone the single 200 watt unit. I sure wished I had listened and use the two smaller ones. Just a hint my friends..... GJ 1 TV: 2019 F-150 SuperCrew Lariat, 3.5L EcoBoost, Max Tow, FX-4, Rear Locker OLLIE: 2018 OE2 Hull 342, Twin Bed. OLLIE DIY’s: Timken Bearings, BB LiFePO4's, Victron 712 Smart, 350 Amp Master Switch, Houghton 3400, Victron Orion DC - DC, 3000-Watt Renogy Inverter, P.D. 60-amp Converter, Frig Dual Exhaust Fans, Kitchen Drawer Straps. TV DIY’s: 2 5/16" Anderson System, Nitto recon’s, Firestone Rear Air Bags, Bilstein 5100’s, Mud Flaps & Weather Tech all, installed Ham Radio (WH6JPR). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich.dev Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 19 hours ago, Geronimo John said: I sure wished I had listened and use the two smaller ones Curious, why 2 x 100W as apposed to 1 x 200W? 2023 Elite II, Hull# 1386, Lithium Platinum Package (640AH, 400W Solar, 3000W Xantrex Inverter) Truma water heater & AC TV: 2024 Silverado 2500HD 6.6L 10-Speed Allison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SeaDawg Posted June 22, 2023 Moderators Share Posted June 22, 2023 100 w panels we have are relatively light and smaller and easier to handle. I can easily lift one with one hand. (Makes chasing the sun around a lot easier...) 1 2008 Ram 1500 4 × 4 2008 Oliver Elite, Hull #12 Florida and Western North Carolina, or wherever the truck goes.... 400 watts solar. DC compressor fridge. No inverter. 2 x 105 ah agm batteries . Life is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geronimo John Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 4 hours ago, rich.dev said: Curious, why 2 x 100W as apposed to 1 x 200W? Spot on SeaDawg. My primary reason is that I have more options to transport two smaller ones than one larger one. Either way, I prefer not to have stuff on the roof of our Ollie as we put a lot of miles on her each summer. Tucked away under my F-150 Retrax bed cover it causes no wind resistance. GJ 3 TV: 2019 F-150 SuperCrew Lariat, 3.5L EcoBoost, Max Tow, FX-4, Rear Locker OLLIE: 2018 OE2 Hull 342, Twin Bed. OLLIE DIY’s: Timken Bearings, BB LiFePO4's, Victron 712 Smart, 350 Amp Master Switch, Houghton 3400, Victron Orion DC - DC, 3000-Watt Renogy Inverter, P.D. 60-amp Converter, Frig Dual Exhaust Fans, Kitchen Drawer Straps. TV DIY’s: 2 5/16" Anderson System, Nitto recon’s, Firestone Rear Air Bags, Bilstein 5100’s, Mud Flaps & Weather Tech all, installed Ham Radio (WH6JPR). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAX Burner Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 On 6/20/2023 at 11:08 PM, Geronimo John said: Some, like myself, have gone the single 200 watt unit. We went with the single 200W Renology unit also - kinda heavy, no? Art, Diane, Magnus & Oscar (double-Aaarrf!) 2022 TUNDRA w/Airlift Load Lifter 5000 kit 2017 LE II; Hull #226 "Casablanca", 3x Battle Borns; Victron Cerbo S GX, Other Victron Stuff: SmartShunt, MPPT Solar Controller, DC-DC Charger, 12VDC Starlink kit, and Alcan 5-pack Leaf Springs HAM call-sign: W0ABX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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