Looks good. I like your interior setup being raised up. I've been trying to come up with ideas to redesign my interior setup and yours is definitely a great idea.
This is a great video, thank you for posting. I'm looking to do something similar on my shell. I do pesticide work and have a 12v pump connected to a water tank and small lithium iron phosphate battery, but I'm looking to add a panel to the roof to power that pump and a couple of small fans. My truck already has an inverter but I want a separate system to run everything when the truck is off
Nice set up. I agree totally with the fuse block...well done. Let me share with you one thing I noticed. Your red and black wires outside, going from panels to the inside, are exposed to UV. In one season in the sun (maybe two), they will be completely cracked and exposed. Maybe think about covering them as well. It's a pain in the ass to cover such short pieces, but that's easier than having to rewire. Take it for what it is worth. Another enjoyable video, great set up inside!
Thanks for the tip about those rails inside roof of your fibreglass canopy. I'm installing shortly and was scared bolts might rip out at speed but this seems pretty sturdy
Because of the short distance and the 1000 max wattage, I was using 4 gauge. If you're going with a 12v system I HIGHLY recommend taking a look at a wire gauge chart as things can heat up pretty fast. I no longer have this setup, but in hindsight, I should have used 1/0 wire...
I'd probably put a washer or something on the bolts to keep the camper shell from flexing to come in contact with the rail. It'll crack over time. Also, don't you have to vent the batteries so you don't build up that nasty gas?
can a system like this work as limited shore power for a travel trailer? i have been thinking about something like this on my truck for overlanding and trying to figure out a inverter can work as shore power. my planed truck loadout would be a 3kwatt inverter, 400Ah LiFePO4, 3x200watt panels
400Ah = ~5200Wh. 5200Wh ÷ 600W = 8.7h of sunlight to charge from 0. Since solar panels never work at optimal performance, it's hard to determine an exact number. Also, success would depend on your load.
I’m a little confused with the number of bolts you used for the panel brackets. It looks like with the number of brackets, there should be 16 bolts total. Did you only use 1 bolt per bracket or am I missing something?
Yes, and where the brackets meet, I overlapped them using just one bolt. 1/4" bolts through the aluminum brackets and through 1/8" angle iron with washers... I have had zero issues...
Rough estimates: ~$1200-$2000 depending on the batteries. Batteries $200 (I have changes out the SLA for Lithium-Ion ($800). You have to be careful using Li in the cold. Make sure you have a BMS the battery. Charge Controller $200 1000W Inverter $180 Solar Panels $200 Fuse box $20 Wire/crimpers/lugs/heat shrink $200 Sealer $80 Wood/chain/turn-buckles/screws $120 Time ???
I'm not sure. I have no idea how many watts a cpap machine pulls. The upgrade has ~2500Wh of power. So, 60W / 2500Wh = ~40 hours. Also, a Jackery 2000 is around $2,100 for 2100Wh. I have around $1700 in the new system. Hope this helped.
I'm installing a Sherpa rack on my shell and am contemplating installing solar panels on the rack. Your video is very inspirational.
Very nice set up. Not sure if you are going to build a kitchen pullout or bed system in there, but if you do....can't wait to see it!!!!
Looks good. I like your interior setup being raised up. I've been trying to come up with ideas to redesign my interior setup and yours is definitely a great idea.
Good clean install. I appreciate your attention to detail and design aesthetic. Going to do a similar build on my brother's travel work truck.
Right on
This is a great video, thank you for posting. I'm looking to do something similar on my shell. I do pesticide work and have a 12v pump connected to a water tank and small lithium iron phosphate battery, but I'm looking to add a panel to the roof to power that pump and a couple of small fans. My truck already has an inverter but I want a separate system to run everything when the truck is off
Go check out this video. It may be what you're looking for... ruclips.net/video/BGCuPAZqUDI/видео.html
Thanks for sharing your project. It's cut to the chase and we'll done. I will definitely mimick it on my build.
Made some significant upgrades... should be posting a video soon...
Nice set up. I agree totally with the fuse block...well done. Let me share with you one thing I noticed. Your red and black wires outside, going from panels to the inside, are exposed to UV. In one season in the sun (maybe two), they will be completely cracked and exposed. Maybe think about covering them as well. It's a pain in the ass to cover such short pieces, but that's easier than having to rewire. Take it for what it is worth. Another enjoyable video, great set up inside!
Thanks!
Great advice... Thanks..
this is exactly what I was looking for , great video
Thank you very informative maybe one day I can do this
You can do it!
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Nice setup
Thanks...
Thanks for the tip about those rails inside roof of your fibreglass canopy. I'm installing shortly and was scared bolts might rip out at speed but this seems pretty sturdy
Insanely sturdy. I never had a single problem with it...
this is fire
Someone needs to send this video to Fishing with becka channel
Not sure if you mentioned it in the video or if I missed it, what gauge wires are you using to connect from your inverter to the battery?
Because of the short distance and the 1000 max wattage, I was using 4 gauge. If you're going with a 12v system I HIGHLY recommend taking a look at a wire gauge chart as things can heat up pretty fast. I no longer have this setup, but in hindsight, I should have used 1/0 wire...
Pretty nifty!
Did you think of going with Redarc BCDC dual isolator? Would help get power from your main battery when car is running.
Thought about it...
I know this is old but I would have used plywood on the inside where the cables came through to prevent the bolts from damaging the cap.
Does the inverter produce pure sine wave power? Model number?
Yes... Renogy 2000W pure sinewave
I have been using Renogy for years. Zero problems
I'd probably put a washer or something on the bolts to keep the camper shell from flexing to come in contact with the rail. It'll crack over time. Also, don't you have to vent the batteries so you don't build up that nasty gas?
The just cracked the windows for ventilation. I have since upgraded the batteries to lithium-ion...
can a system like this work as limited shore power for a travel trailer? i have been thinking about something like this on my truck for overlanding and trying to figure out a inverter can work as shore power. my planed truck loadout would be a 3kwatt inverter, 400Ah LiFePO4, 3x200watt panels
400Ah = ~5200Wh. 5200Wh ÷ 600W = 8.7h of sunlight to charge from 0. Since solar panels never work at optimal performance, it's hard to determine an exact number. Also, success would depend on your load.
does this have a route going to or integrates the main battery? I have a switch that can route the MPPT to the main in case of an emergency.
It does not
May want to double nut those bolts. Lock washers fail over time.
They also have Nylon Nuts... Could fail, but pretty slim chance having bot on there... Thanks for the suggestion!
woud you happen to have uld plans available for purchase
Sorry, I don't have any plans.
Do you get a lot of wind noise while driving?
None...
I’m a little confused with the number of bolts you used for the panel brackets. It looks like with the number of brackets, there should be 16 bolts total. Did you only use 1 bolt per bracket or am I missing something?
Yes, and where the brackets meet, I overlapped them using just one bolt. 1/4" bolts through the aluminum brackets and through 1/8" angle iron with washers... I have had zero issues...
Total price of the entire setup? I'm setting up my truck camper and getting ideas.
Rough estimates: ~$1200-$2000 depending on the batteries.
Batteries $200 (I have changes out the SLA for Lithium-Ion ($800). You have to be careful using Li in the cold. Make sure you have a BMS the battery.
Charge Controller $200
1000W Inverter $180
Solar Panels $200
Fuse box $20
Wire/crimpers/lugs/heat shrink $200
Sealer $80
Wood/chain/turn-buckles/screws $120
Time ???
could you power a cpap machine for 8 hours ?
I'm not sure. I have no idea how many watts a cpap machine pulls. The upgrade has ~2500Wh of power. So, 60W / 2500Wh = ~40 hours. Also, a Jackery 2000 is around $2,100 for 2100Wh. I have around $1700 in the new system. Hope this helped.
"Atterbond tape" Did I understand that correctly?
You can get it in different sizes for your needs... www.amazon.com/EternaBond-RSW-6-50-RoofSeal-Sealant-White/dp/B002RNB70A
@@AnotherDayInTheWoods ...THANK YOU!
Why don’t you just get a large power station that has everything included in it?
Its just fun building it...