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jarata1
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Aug 21, 2018

How is this price for solar on a 30 ft newmar

I got a price for 4 panels 160 watts each
Victron charger,charge controller monitering system
total 4800 installed did not include batteries or inverter

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  • I had a lot of fun researching and installing my 200 watt system on my Truck Camper. Solar is really addicting. If you are able, you might want to try it yourself. I want to install a bunch more but for my purposes I just don't need it. :( I have to agree with BFL.
    JMHO
  • As BLF stated, too much for labor.

    On leaks, yearly maintenance will prevent problems, Issac.
  • You left out $2,000 for liability insurance for the installer to cover when the get sued in 5 years because one of the roof penetration screw holes leaked and the roof rotted.
  • jarata1 wrote:
    I got a price for 4 panels 160 watts each
    Victron charger,charge controller monitering system
    total 4800 installed did not include batteries or inverter


    Each panel costs about $185 so that's $740
    Needs a 40 amp controller - $200
    Trimetric monitor -$200

    So that's $1,140 plus say $200 for wire, etc? Call it $1,500, so
    4800 - 1500 = $3,300 labour? Yipes.

    Run away!

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