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Old 01-17-2016, 08:43 AM   #1
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of Trailmanors and their solar panel set ups and ran across this one.

Just thought I would share it.
https://youtu.be/WvQltySTv4Y

Would those of you who have solar on your TM's please post your videos here. I would like to see the layout/setup thanks
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Old 01-17-2016, 11:42 AM   #2
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My 200W solar. Is room for 3 100W panels on rear module but 200W seemed right for two GC2s (215 AH).
Panels are monochrystaline from Renogy, controller was from Amazon.

Goal was to have a balanced system that could provide AC and coffee anywhere.


ps 2 ga wire was for 1kW inveter for 700W coffee maker.
pps added circuit
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Old 01-17-2016, 06:48 PM   #3
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Nice set up Padgett.
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Old 01-18-2016, 03:22 PM   #4
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of Trailmanors and their solar panel set ups and ran across this one.

Just thought I would share it.
https://youtu.be/WvQltySTv4Y

Would those of you who have solar on your TM's please post your videos here. I would like to see the layout/setup thanks
I found the associated website for your video even before I purchased my TM: http://www.trailmanorowners.com/foru...ad.php?t=16517

There seems to be a number of good solar options for the TM, and I am interested to see what else is out there.
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Old 01-18-2016, 04:09 PM   #5
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The great minds things going on.
Come on folks post up your solar!
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Old 01-18-2016, 08:44 PM   #6
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Craig, my TM is wrapped for the rest of the winter. Won't have access to take pics of the installation, or the controller. However, it was not difficult to mount and wire my two 100w panels.

I have a couple pics in Post 37 in the Solar For Dummies thread. There is a larger picture of my original install in Post 64. Those are of my first TM installation. I did my new TM installations the same way.

The important factors in my mind are:
1) Use VHB tape, and don't drill holes in your roof
2) Run the wires from the panels down the side inside wire-wraps (not sure what they are called, but they are supposed to hide wires in your living room), and silicone the mounted wire-hides
3) A controller with digital readouts is better than just idiot lights, like my first controller had
4) If you have a battery-isolation switch, make sure that it does not isolate the solar panels when the rest of the TM is isolated. This way, it will constantly be charging batteries.

I love my solar, but there are many ways to install. I suggest the Solar Panels for Dummies thread (even though it got pretty in-depth towards the end).
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