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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-25-2015, 10:29 PM
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Views: 6,683
Posted By gcvt
Re: My solar installation project...

Tried it all out for the first time this weekend, obviously. The remote meter records the minimum and maximum amps, among other things. At some point this weekend the two panels put out 11.9 amps....
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-22-2015, 10:05 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,683
Posted By gcvt
Re: My solar installation project...

Thankfully, Renogy has the same warranty on their rigid and flexible panels - five years. Definitely a good fit for us. No regrets here :l1:
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-22-2015, 12:04 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,683
Posted By gcvt
Re: My solar installation project...

They are actually far more rugged (or should I say rigid?) than I thought they would be. I was expecting something more flimsy. I don't have anything to back it up, but I have read that they are...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-18-2015, 07:47 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,683
Posted By gcvt
Re: My solar installation project...

Yep, they came with the van. I can't seem to find anything like them online. I wonder if SMB bought them or made them?


I'm happy to say that this project is finished. No water leaks. Got the...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-17-2015, 11:06 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,683
Posted By gcvt
Re: My solar installation project...

I'm running on 1997-era SMB tech. Two battery tubs wired in parallel. I'd love to re-wire the entire system. My brain can't quite handle that right now though. I've got enough on my plate just...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-17-2015, 08:07 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,683
Posted By gcvt
Re: My solar installation project...

After I confirmed everything was working properly I got started on running the wiring through the wall down to the battery bank…
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-17-2015, 08:01 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,683
Posted By gcvt
Re: My solar installation project...

Yeah, I'm excited about this. I won't know how many amps until I get my remote meter installed, but I should easily pull 8-10 amps, if not more. :b5:
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-17-2015, 01:59 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,683
Posted By gcvt
Re: My solar installation project...

Work continues today. I hooked everything up for a dry run…

https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/gallery/image.php?mode=medium&album_id=900&image_id=32336

All seems to be working well…
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-16-2015, 09:12 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,683
Posted By gcvt
Re: My solar installation project...

Look what you started! I randomly looked down at my odometer on the way home from where I installed the panels today, and saw this! :n3:
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-16-2015, 07:31 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,683
Posted By gcvt
Re: My solar installation project...

Got the panels mounted today and the wires run inside the van. Feels weird drilling big holes in a perfectly good roof. I'll get started on the wiring tomorrow.

Once I got these mounted and wired...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-16-2015, 10:35 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,683
Posted By gcvt
Re: My solar installation project...

Not really close. There's one in Oakland and another 45 miles South. I'm gonna head back to West Marine and see what they have. They've got to have something suitable for this.

Got the Ancor thing...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-16-2015, 02:04 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,683
Posted By gcvt
Re: My solar installation project...

Oh, just a heads up. Renogy says these panels are 41.3" x 21.3". That's not really accurate. The two panels I got are different sizes so I've had to make slight adjustments for that. One panel is...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-16-2015, 01:27 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,683
Posted By gcvt
Re: My solar installation project...

Thanks guys. The other pair I bought came pre-assembled, but since I'll be returning them, I didn't want to open them up to see how they were set up. I'm familiar with bulkheads from my saltwater...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-15-2015, 11:14 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,683
Posted By gcvt
Re: My solar installation project...

Got the Velcro installed on both panels...

https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/gallery/image.php?mode=medium&album_id=900&image_id=32328

And the final UPS shipment I was waiting on all day finally...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-15-2015, 06:25 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,683
Posted By gcvt
Re: My solar installation project...

LOL, don't jinx me man!
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-15-2015, 04:56 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,683
Posted By gcvt
Re: My solar installation project...

Thanks Jeff. Not finding much in stock at my local HD or Lowes. Got a hold of Robb and he said he might have some so I'll swing by there tomorrow and see. If not, I've got a local truck accessory...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-15-2015, 03:07 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,683
Posted By gcvt
Re: My solar installation project...

Alright, now we're getting somewhere! Puppy tried to chew on one of the panel connectors - almost had to put him down.
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-15-2015, 11:20 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,683
Posted By gcvt
Re: My solar installation project...

Or you could cancel your camping trip and give me a hand

Exactly. That's what a good friend would do. I see how it is now.

Hmm, I might want to remove these panels and move them to a new...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-15-2015, 12:54 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,683
Posted By gcvt
Re: My solar installation project...

20 feet of 2" Velcro arrived today... :b6:

Gotta get up early tomorrow and drop the van off for two new front tires then rush home and wait for UPS all day.

Time is ticking.
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-14-2015, 06:54 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,683
Posted By gcvt
Re: My solar installation project...

Yep, each panel has six grommets. Should be pretty solid with those and velcro all the way around.

Got it all mocked up and traced out. Now I just wait for the big brown truck to arrive tomorrow....
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-14-2015, 03:03 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,683
Posted By gcvt
Re: My solar installation project...

Got the OSB strips Liquid Nailed and screwed back up on to the ceiling in the rear. After the rear panel is back in place, I’ll drop the middle panel and add some adhesive and screws there. Just no...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-14-2015, 11:57 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,683
Posted By gcvt
Re: My solar installation project...

I got the 200w “Boat Kit”. $570 w/ free shipping. I ordered from Amazon but you can get it directly from Renogy as well: https://www.renogy-store.com/200W-Boat-K ... t200db.htm...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-14-2015, 09:41 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,683
Posted By gcvt
Re: My solar installation project...

What you see in the pics is all existing 12v wiring. My solar panel kit isn't scheduled to arrive until tomorrow. All the wiring included in the kit will be 10g.
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-13-2015, 10:57 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,683
Posted By gcvt
My solar installation project...

...started today. Goal is to have a Renogy 200w flexible panel setup installed in 8 days or less, just in time for Memorial Day camping. Follow along, shall you? :a4:

The panels will be installed...
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