If and when we score a used Bigfoot we are planning to have the skylights fiberglassed over by a local boat/marine shop. (We have tried to order a Bigfoot without skylights, antennae, luggage rack, ladder, and extra max air fans; we put a 2500 deposit on which was a vetoed by the president of Bigfoot who made the dealer return the deposit). So hopefully like you we can find a good used unit at some point. . We doubt the president will be helpful so we really appreciate your knowledge and video. We are subscribers and perhaps you can continue these videos! I would like to see what you do for the PM of the roof seals.
Great video, your system looks awesome. We are considering adding two panels to the top of our Escape 21’. Looks like we could only do two panels, so maybe 400 watts total. I’m not sure it is worth the expense to only have 400 watts plus maybe another 200 watt deployed panel. What do you think?
Thank you! A lot will depend on what you want to power/store regarding energy along with your lifestyle regarding your RV travels. 600 watts is a good start. Please reach out to me through my website contact form (the simple form) and we can talk more specifically if you'd like. 🙂
Looks nice, another great video Rob! Did you remove the King antenna just to make space for the 2 smaller solar panels, or was the antenna just not working? As I mentioned on your other video, I'm currently specking out a new Bigfoot trailer, and am on the fence about a few options. I also noticed in your video the black knobs under solar panel, did you mount them so they can tilt up, or are they permanently fixed to the roof, or a mixture of the two? Thanks again for the measurement of the battery shelf, it looks bigger in the video I guess, at 32 inches long, those 4 AGM batteries that were there must of been smaller batteries of less than 8 inches in length. I was hoping to get 2 Epoch 460 AH batteries on that shelf, but I guess not. Do you have plenty of power with the 600 AH batteries, and roughly how long does it take for the solar to top of your battery bank? Thanks in advance, and its only a matter of time before your video's gain more traction IMO, keep up the good work1
@frogzilla9186 Hey there. I'll do my best to answer here. From the top down. I removed the King Antenna for two reasons. 1) to allow me to pull the Starlink feed through the roof, while at the same time 2) allowing me to install another panel in it's place. We have no need for that antenna. 3 of the 6 roof panels are mounted on the Renogy Tilt mounting brackets. The 600 AH at 12v are adequate for our needs, yes. On a sunny day, we will be back to full charge by noon at the latest. If you are attempting to determine your best course, were I to start this build over here's what I would do. I would mount everything in the back where I have, (however, this could be done in the front as well depending on your tongue weight concerns and so forth). As you were considering a 460 ah... I would install the system as a 48v system with one 48v 100AH or 4800 kWh of energy to run the 120 side of the house. I would then install a 300AH Epoch to run the 12v side of the house having the 120 side run a lithium specific charger to your 12v battery to keep it charged properly. Given the 48v Side charges it, 300 AH wouldn't be totally necessary, but at the prices for an Epoch as well as their quality, the extra couple bucks is worth it. This gives you the best of both worlds and provide you with a grand total of 8400 kWh of stored energy. I hope this helps.
Good video! Lots of good information . I have 1045watts of solar on my Truck camper! Keep those vids coming!!!!
Thank you and thanks for watching
Great system. Congrats on getting certified. I got certified in July. I'm telling Todd you didn't use Big Beard batteries! LOL
@@chadlumpkin2375 I think he knows!
If and when we score a used Bigfoot we are planning to have the skylights fiberglassed over by a local boat/marine shop. (We have tried to order a Bigfoot without skylights, antennae, luggage rack, ladder, and extra max air fans; we put a 2500 deposit on which was a vetoed by the president of Bigfoot who made the dealer return the deposit). So hopefully like you we can find a good used unit at some point. . We doubt the president will be helpful so we really appreciate your knowledge and video. We are subscribers and perhaps you can continue these videos! I would like to see what you do for the PM of the roof seals.
Your experience surprises me. Grant, the owner, has always been quite helpful. If you're patient, you'll find your model on the after market. 😀
Great video, your system looks awesome. We are considering adding two panels to the top of our Escape 21’. Looks like we could only do two panels, so maybe 400 watts total. I’m not sure it is worth the expense to only have 400 watts plus maybe another 200 watt deployed panel. What do you think?
Thank you! A lot will depend on what you want to power/store regarding energy along with your lifestyle regarding your RV travels. 600 watts is a good start. Please reach out to me through my website contact form (the simple form) and we can talk more specifically if you'd like. 🙂
Looks nice, another great video Rob! Did you remove the King antenna just to make space for the 2 smaller solar panels, or was the antenna just not working? As I mentioned on your other video, I'm currently specking out a new Bigfoot trailer, and am on the fence about a few options. I also noticed in your video the black knobs under solar panel, did you mount them so they can tilt up, or are they permanently fixed to the roof, or a mixture of the two? Thanks again for the measurement of the battery shelf, it looks bigger in the video I guess, at 32 inches long, those 4 AGM batteries that were there must of been smaller batteries of less than 8 inches in length. I was hoping to get 2 Epoch 460 AH batteries on that shelf, but I guess not. Do you have plenty of power with the 600 AH batteries, and roughly how long does it take for the solar to top of your battery bank? Thanks in advance, and its only a matter of time before your video's gain more traction IMO, keep up the good work1
@frogzilla9186 Hey there. I'll do my best to answer here.
From the top down.
I removed the King Antenna for two reasons. 1) to allow me to pull the Starlink feed through the roof, while at the same time 2) allowing me to install another panel in it's place. We have no need for that antenna.
3 of the 6 roof panels are mounted on the Renogy Tilt mounting brackets.
The 600 AH at 12v are adequate for our needs, yes. On a sunny day, we will be back to full charge by noon at the latest.
If you are attempting to determine your best course, were I to start this build over here's what I would do.
I would mount everything in the back where I have, (however, this could be done in the front as well depending on your tongue weight concerns and so forth).
As you were considering a 460 ah...
I would install the system as a 48v system with one 48v 100AH or 4800 kWh of energy to run the 120 side of the house.
I would then install a 300AH Epoch to run the 12v side of the house having the 120 side run a lithium specific charger to your 12v battery to keep it charged properly. Given the 48v Side charges it, 300 AH wouldn't be totally necessary, but at the prices for an Epoch as well as their quality, the extra couple bucks is worth it.
This gives you the best of both worlds and provide you with a grand total of 8400 kWh of stored energy. I hope this helps.