My Tesla powered Toy Hauler
I have built maybe a dozen solar, battery powered trailers over the past 10 years. My plan is to make this the most powerful and advanced one I have built. I started with a new to me 2010 Heartlan...
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The inverter is a Victron Quattro 5000 watt inverter/charger. This inverter has the ability to pass through power from a generator, and produce power from the batteries at the same time. It has 2 inputs for AC power that can transfer 100 amps each, plus 36 amps from the battery, for a massive 236 amps of power! I will be putting the generator into one input, and just one leg of the 50 power cord into the other input
I am also installing a 100 amp breaker panel. I will feed the main panel in the trailer through that panel, as well as put several more 20 amp plugs throughout the trailer. The reason for this is I am in the film business and I intend to rent it as a hair and make-up trailer so I need plugs for steamers and hair dryers
mounting the inverter
mounting the battery
I built a frame out of 3/4 plywood. I wanted to hold it firmly, but not completely enclose it so it can dissipate heat.
I propped up the battery about 1/4 inch, then I took several sandwich bags and positioned them around the battery, underneath, above and front and back. I filled the bags with spray foam. The idea is that the battery will rest on the foam, which I hope will also act as a shock absorber as it bounces down the highway.
This is a work in progress. This is how far I have gotten
I am also installing a 100 amp breaker panel. I will feed the main panel in the trailer through that panel, as well as put several more 20 amp plugs throughout the trailer. The reason for this is I am in the film business and I intend to rent it as a hair and make-up trailer so I need plugs for steamers and hair dryers
mounting the inverter
mounting the battery
I built a frame out of 3/4 plywood. I wanted to hold it firmly, but not completely enclose it so it can dissipate heat.
I propped up the battery about 1/4 inch, then I took several sandwich bags and positioned them around the battery, underneath, above and front and back. I filled the bags with spray foam. The idea is that the battery will rest on the foam, which I hope will also act as a shock absorber as it bounces down the highway.
This is a work in progress. This is how far I have gotten
