750W Solar install on TT
I am attempting to wire a 2800W Inverter/750W PV system onto a 2007 Kodiak 210DB hybrid, capable of shore or generator input. I am posting my basic wiring diagram in the hope that, if I've overlo...
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Looks like a pretty nice setup, but seems like that system is really going to be limited by the 2 batteries.
Have you looked at what you want to run and how many amp hrs you need? Running the AC is not really an option on 2 batteries. So, that leaves you the fridge, water heater, microwave, tv, and 110V outlets for stuff like a hairdryer, toaster, coffee pot.
Your diagram shows the entire electical panel being fed from the inverter. The other option would be a sub-panel powering only select circuits.
The easiest way to save on a solar setup is reduce your load. The fridge and water heater would run for a couple weeks or more on propane without a refill.
Just playing devil's advocate here, but 2800 watt inverter is a lot of power for a hybrid trailer. Depending on what you need to run, you might be able to go down to 1500-2000 watts.
And same thing on the pannels - 750 watts of panels is going to take up a lot of real estate (and be fairly heavy) for the roof of a 21ft trailer (or you have to carry them/set them up if they are portable).
And if you have them in series, you need to mount them in a way that avoids any shadows or you will loose a lot of output.
Food for thought, but if you downsize the system to power the basics, you could put the savings into a good generator. Even if you had to fire it up to run the microwave or coffee pot, it would still only run a short time each day. Or maybe even spring for a pair of 2000's that you can parallel. Run one as needed, and run both if you need AC.
Or if you stick with the current setup, a couple more batteries would really help maximize its potential.
Have you looked at what you want to run and how many amp hrs you need? Running the AC is not really an option on 2 batteries. So, that leaves you the fridge, water heater, microwave, tv, and 110V outlets for stuff like a hairdryer, toaster, coffee pot.
Your diagram shows the entire electical panel being fed from the inverter. The other option would be a sub-panel powering only select circuits.
The easiest way to save on a solar setup is reduce your load. The fridge and water heater would run for a couple weeks or more on propane without a refill.
Just playing devil's advocate here, but 2800 watt inverter is a lot of power for a hybrid trailer. Depending on what you need to run, you might be able to go down to 1500-2000 watts.
And same thing on the pannels - 750 watts of panels is going to take up a lot of real estate (and be fairly heavy) for the roof of a 21ft trailer (or you have to carry them/set them up if they are portable).
And if you have them in series, you need to mount them in a way that avoids any shadows or you will loose a lot of output.
Food for thought, but if you downsize the system to power the basics, you could put the savings into a good generator. Even if you had to fire it up to run the microwave or coffee pot, it would still only run a short time each day. Or maybe even spring for a pair of 2000's that you can parallel. Run one as needed, and run both if you need AC.
Or if you stick with the current setup, a couple more batteries would really help maximize its potential.
