As we spend a fair amount of time boondocking (camping without hook-ups), solar panels have given us the freedom to enjoy the peace & quiet of remote locations without running our generator…
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RVgeeks says:
April 15, 2015 at 12:32 pm (UTC 0)
+Yuwell Dean Our panels measure 59″ long x 26″ wide x 1.8″ high… but
there are newer, more-efficient panels out there that can output the same
power but take up less space. One really popular option are the thin-film
panels that can be mounted right to the roof and can be walked on (like
this one from GoPower: http://bit.ly/gopower-gp-flex-100 )! Hope this
helps!
RedTeamWolf says:
April 15, 2015 at 1:22 pm (UTC 0)
So you didn’t actually drill the roof, you just glued the brackets on with
dycor?
Platinum Dragon Productions says:
April 15, 2015 at 1:44 pm (UTC 0)
Where can one get those trangle shaped mounting brackets for the solar
panels? I can’t seem to find anything similar anywhere.
Stetson Wrangler says:
April 15, 2015 at 1:53 pm (UTC 0)
I am very very new to the rv world. I have 2-deep cycle 6 volt golf cart
batteries I would like to keep topped up instead of buying a generator
inverter. What are the basic components of a solar trickle charge system,
Any precautions would be a huge help also. ie buying too large a panel. I
have seen that a 10w panel should be fine, but after viewing your great
insightful video I think you are running something a bit larger.
noble karen says:
April 15, 2015 at 2:26 pm (UTC 0)
Where can i buy solar flat plate in Thailand ? Because i wanna install or
connect it myself .please reply me.
Larry M says:
April 15, 2015 at 2:48 pm (UTC 0)
Where do you get your inexpensive solar panel tilt bars from? Thanks.
Yuwell Dean says:
April 15, 2015 at 3:44 pm (UTC 0)
What are the dimensions of each solar panel?
preacher031163 says:
April 15, 2015 at 4:33 pm (UTC 0)
I mis wrote,i have an arctic fox 1150,sorry bout the mis information and
its a 150 watt panel….my bad all the way around……
Md Babul Akter says:
April 15, 2015 at 5:23 pm (UTC 0)
RVgeeks
preacher031163 says:
April 15, 2015 at 6:05 pm (UTC 0)
shelly all depends on your usage…..in my 1140 arctic fox,i have 2
batteries…bout all I use em for is my fridge/freezer…..and an led light
at night,and sometimes I turn on my desktop to talk with the world with my
satelight internet and tv…I go out as long as I want to…..no
issues…also have a gen. backup…but my batteries never die,,,,,,
Joel Schon says:
April 15, 2015 at 6:36 pm (UTC 0)
Ralffart says:
April 15, 2015 at 7:10 pm (UTC 0)
How did you make it Safe so your shore Power Charger did not back feed into
your Solar Charger, or visa Versa?
MrLowsporh says:
April 15, 2015 at 7:27 pm (UTC 0)
In this video you state that one of the most intimidating things when
mounting the solar panel support legs, is drilling into the roof of your
RV. You’re absolutely right but you didn’t go on to say if you did drill
holes, only that you set them in a bed of Dicor? Is Dicor adequate to
withstand the rigors of travel? Or did you also screw them down? I’m
intimidated that I might choose a location to screw into that only presents
me with a hollow where my drill penetrated the roof and therefore nothing
significant enough to anchor to, or worse screw into some hidden wiring and
suffering great expense for repairs! How do you determine the mounting
location with these thoughts in mind? And again, did you just set them in
Dicor, without drilling and screwing?
MrLowsporh says:
April 15, 2015 at 7:37 pm (UTC 0)
Thanks so much for responding and what a breath of fresh air, to see videos
so well thought out and informative, that they are not just some “good old
boys” hoping to see themselves on the internet!
Bringing our new travel trailer home from storage for the weekend and
wanting to install just a 15watt solar cell for battery maintenance. Not
planning on living “off the grid”, but need the solar installed because our
budget for storage doesn’t provide for electrical hookup. The storage
facility we use is state of the art and very secure but I’m wanting to bolt
this solar panel down, just because! If you deny the fact of human nature,
why do we all have locks, chains, fences and guns? Don’t tempt temptation,
I say!!
Charles B Neilson says:
April 15, 2015 at 8:23 pm (UTC 0)
Please tell me where you purchased the arms for the panels that tilt the
panels in the winter
N4ANE says:
April 15, 2015 at 8:52 pm (UTC 0)
What program are you guys using for your video editing?
RVgeeks says:
April 15, 2015 at 9:10 pm (UTC 0)
Our panels are polycrystalline. Technically, monocrystalline solar cells
perform the best in low light conditions, since they are the most
efficient, but they are also the most expensive. The new hybrid panels are
reported to be nearly as efficient as monocrystalline, while being a little
less expensive, so they could be a good option. It might be wise to check
with a solar installer in your area to see what they recommend, as they
would have the most experience with your local conditions.
shelleyfunny19 says:
April 15, 2015 at 10:03 pm (UTC 0)
First, my apology, I didn’t realize the vids were bizness for u, I’ve just
been chatting friendly neighbor, my bad. I saw the love t-short vid and now
I know better. Buuut, can I ask, how many panels would I need for a1994 32′
southwind, or do u have a site I can visit, thay U recommend, for info?
Thanks
Ron Cox says:
April 15, 2015 at 10:47 pm (UTC 0)
Did you bolt those brackets through the roof or just us that epoxy to hold
the brackets to the roof? What was the name of that epoxy?
pocketchanged says:
April 15, 2015 at 10:49 pm (UTC 0)
I’d suggest a visit with Handy Bob and getting a controller that keeps the
panels on line with the batteries. No mention was noted for the charging
capacity of the of the Trojans (14.8V), any less and your electrical
reserve isn’t full which will shorten the life of the batteries. A
hydrometer is the only way to confirm a charged system due to the average
that’s read through your display. A good start but a little tweaking will
make you a “happier” camper and save you fuel to boot.
Don Catherman says:
April 15, 2015 at 11:33 pm (UTC 0)
thanks so much for the reply.i live in my 35ft vectra ten munths at a time
,and im thinking of doing the solar thing just to cut down on gen run
time.iv put around 7,000 bucks in gas the past 2yrs,just got 2 new
batterys,looking to install solar kit this summer.whats a good price range
to spend,looking to go cheap.a few 100 or less.?2 125 watt panels should do
what i need..have a 400 watt converter will get another bigger one,1000
watt.change all lights to led.be good to go
shelleyfunny19 says:
April 16, 2015 at 12:02 am (UTC 0)
I should specify that my intent is to be f/t rv, boon docking as much as
possible. And much success w the Love project.
RVgeeks says:
April 16, 2015 at 12:32 am (UTC 0)
The place we bought them is no longer in business, but we found them on AM
Solar’s website. Go to amsolar(dot)com, and look under “Our Products”, then
“Accessories & Misc”
mppforall says:
April 16, 2015 at 1:21 am (UTC 0)
Hi, Great video! Could you tell me the exact make and model of the rv solar
panel mounting brackets you used? I would really like to get that exact
kind but I couldn’t find it. Thanks so much in advance.