I'll be very honest I have not gotten to this video yet. I have been watching your build series and I am very impressed . Great job on the project I can't wait to check out your other videos. I am a Cinematographer and I really like to watch these types of videos. Unfortunately I am no carpenter again great Job.
Always fun to watch your videos. I really like this series. Not to be the bad guy here but you crimped the female on wrong. The two flaps that are at the bottom of the connector is to wrap around the inusulated part and you have to crimp the other part on the copper wires. The flaps are kind of like a second hold to secure the wire. Sorry about the bad english. Great job and keep them coming 😄
Interesting. One thing I learned setting up my off-grid system is that solar panels are more fragile then they look. The frame is not as strong as it looks. You might want to put a support under each panel along the bottom to take the vertical weight and make sure they stay firmly secure so they don't vibrate when driving. Frames can start to come apart and panels can crack, have seen both.😉
@@DrenalinAdventures Another issue would be to keep the panels clean from salt and road debris when driving during the winter. Perhaps a cover for each panel or some method to clean them when you get to your destination.
Kind of similar to what I'm planning. I have 3x 320watt Renogy panels up top of my 5th-wheel toyhauler (factory installed), and 3x 100aH batteries. Since the panels are fixed-flat, they are not very efficient. I'm adding two more 100aH batteries, for a total of 500aH. So I need to add more panels as well. but rather than putting more panels on the roof, I plan on mounting 3x 200watt panels on the side, each one over a window. The adjustable mounts will serve to better aim the panels, and double as window shades !
I am putting some 540watt bifacials on the side of my boxtruck overlander conversion. I have four of them up top, and I'll be putting a vertical rack on the back for motorcycles and kayaks. I suppose I'll be using aluminum angle to connect them, but I'll check out the Bouge RV mounting system.
I really like this mount idea. I use an iphone app that is really simple and very helpful for the tilt. three touches and the phone will give angle and laying it on the panel or arm you can put it within a degree ... very quick, simple and easy ... SimplySolar green with a line and half circle and rays ...oh you could put a tarp over panels at night and have an awning .. I work on RV or did professionally and we hate silicon ... nasty to ..for many reasons. I suggest non sag or self leveling dicor. I like to put the controllers (or anything that has heat sinks) in a vertical position. Why? Heat rises and the air flow needs to keep the controller cool. Laying the solar controller on it's back, the air will rise and actually heat up the controller and they don't like that extra heat. Just sayin. You may also consider putting in a 12v cross flow fan in the whole compartment and turns on and off thermostatically ... simple to do.
Haven't seen solar panels mounted like this. Now I wonder why others don't mount it this way. Unless there's a ramp door. Nice way to max space and still have roof open for other stuff
Great job with this build. Did you think about mounting the frames farther up so when they are deployed they are above the top of the trailer (just so you avoid any shading issues)? Keep them coming, looks great. Thanks.
Hey Scott, been watching your trailer build and saw on one video that you pulled out a folding step ladder, am wondering where got it. Thank again Cesar
I was also thinking what you where thinking or some one could also reach them and vandalism them in a parking lot while you where in buying groceries. For a long time I considered on both the sides and back of a vehicle I also checked in the idea off having solar panels mounted as a pull out drawer. I just am new to designing a system but I am always looking for ideas. In the past on space vehicles they designed fold out solar panels.
Not sure why you placed these on the side instead of the roof. Now you will be forced to park the trailer towards the south. If the panels were on the roof you could also charge while driving.
Very nice Scott. That will be all the power you’ll need. Cheers buddy.
Thanks Steve 👍
Great video. Love the close ups, they really help
Thanks
I'll be very honest I have not gotten to this video yet. I have been watching your build series and I am very impressed . Great job on the project I can't wait to check out your other videos. I am a Cinematographer and I really like to watch these types of videos. Unfortunately I am no carpenter again great Job.
Thank you
I love this setup
Eddie has come a long way, love that off grid electrical set-up!
Thanks Derek 👍
Always fun to watch your videos. I really like this series. Not to be the bad guy here but you crimped the female on wrong. The two flaps that are at the bottom of the connector is to wrap around the inusulated part and you have to crimp the other part on the copper wires. The flaps are kind of like a second hold to secure the wire. Sorry about the bad english. Great job and keep them coming 😄
always appreciate constructive comments. thanks.
Interesting. One thing I learned setting up my off-grid system is that solar panels are more fragile then they look. The frame is not as strong as it looks. You might want to put a support under each panel along the bottom to take the vertical weight and make sure they stay firmly secure so they don't vibrate when driving. Frames can start to come apart and panels can crack, have seen both.😉
Thanks Jeff, I definitely will be keeping an eye on them.
@@DrenalinAdventures Another issue would be to keep the panels clean from salt and road debris when driving during the winter. Perhaps a cover for each panel or some method to clean them when you get to your destination.
Thanks for the video Scott
Any time!
Looking forward to the overview of the whole electrical system. Eddie's looking good!
thank you
Kind of similar to what I'm planning. I have 3x 320watt Renogy panels up top of my 5th-wheel toyhauler (factory installed), and 3x 100aH batteries. Since the panels are fixed-flat, they are not very efficient. I'm adding two more 100aH batteries, for a total of 500aH. So I need to add more panels as well. but rather than putting more panels on the roof, I plan on mounting 3x 200watt panels on the side, each one over a window. The adjustable mounts will serve to better aim the panels, and double as window shades !
Thanks Scott. 👍😁
No problem 👍
Interesting I can't wait to see how they work out good job Scott.🙂🇨🇦👍👍👍👍
Thanks 👍
I am putting some 540watt bifacials on the side of my boxtruck overlander conversion. I have four of them up top, and I'll be putting a vertical rack on the back for motorcycles and kayaks. I suppose I'll be using aluminum angle to connect them, but I'll check out the Bouge RV mounting system.
Like the back of the camper mount. Would have mounted the breaker in the face of that compartment for easier access.
Another great feature!👍
thanks.
Interesting idea. I'm working on a van so I can't really borrow it. What I couldn't tell was: "Can they be rotated up 90-degrees?" Love your project!
Thanks, and yes they can.
Great Video!
Thanks
Thanks again for sharing.
You bet!
I really like this mount idea. I use an iphone app that is really simple and very helpful for the tilt. three touches and the phone will give angle and laying it on the panel or arm you can put it within a degree ... very quick, simple and easy ... SimplySolar green with a line and half circle and rays ...oh you could put a tarp over panels at night and have an awning .. I work on RV or did professionally and we hate silicon ... nasty to ..for many reasons. I suggest non sag or self leveling dicor. I like to put the controllers (or anything that has heat sinks) in a vertical position. Why? Heat rises and the air flow needs to keep the controller cool. Laying the solar controller on it's back, the air will rise and actually heat up the controller and they don't like that extra heat. Just sayin. You may also consider putting in a 12v cross flow fan in the whole compartment and turns on and off thermostatically ... simple to do.
thanks, I am considering some of those ideas already.
Definitely interesting
Haven't seen solar panels mounted like this. Now I wonder why others don't mount it this way. Unless there's a ramp door.
Nice way to max space and still have roof open for other stuff
Neat idea!!
Thanks!
Nice trailer build.
Do you miss the pickup truck camper ? I enjoyed those videos.
I like the smaller space campers.
Love the channel.
I miss some of it but I really love waking up and being able to stand up in the morning.
Great job with this build. Did you think about mounting the frames farther up so when they are deployed they are above the top of the trailer (just so you avoid any shading issues)? Keep them coming, looks great. Thanks.
I would have preferred that scenario but it would have interfered with the running lights at the top.
Hey Scott, been watching your trailer build and saw on one video that you pulled out a folding step ladder, am wondering where got it. Thank again Cesar
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It’s an interesting way to install the panels. Are they secure from anybody with sticky fingers?
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I was also thinking what you where thinking or some one could also reach them and vandalism them in a parking lot while you where in buying groceries.
For a long time I considered on both the sides and back of a vehicle I also checked in the idea off having solar panels mounted as a pull out drawer.
I just am new to designing a system but I am always looking for ideas.
In the past on space vehicles they designed fold out solar panels.
Não poderia te fixado os coletores solares no teto!...😁
Did you find they have enough support for those bumpy roads?
Where can I get the brackets? And can I mount it horizontal?
Have you ever thought about putting your sponsors on your trailer? Sort of like a moving billboard
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Are you going to run mudflaps on your back bumper to keep the crap off the panels
Not sure yet.
I'd be scared some idiot/punk would throw a rock or smash them just for fun. It only takes one idiot to ruin your day.
Not sure why you placed these on the side instead of the roof. Now you will be forced to park the trailer towards the south. If the panels were on the roof you could also charge while driving.