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pianotuna
Nomad III
Mar 28, 2016

roof rack for solar

Since I'm committed to 12 volt because of a pure sine wave inverter, if I upgrade I will go MPPT with the Magnum PT-100. That would allow me to install 1200 watts of solar. To do that would require a roof rack that goes above the air conditioner.

How much clearance would I need above the air conditioner shroud? I will have a way to remove the panel(s) that cover the conditioner.

How would you secure the rack to the roof?

The RV in question is a 28'5" class C.
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    pianotuna
    Nomad III
    Mar 30, 2016
    Hi Cee,

    If you are planing to replace the inverter then I'd strongly urge you to consider a 48 volt battery bank. If I were starting from scratch, I would certainly not do 12 volt.

    I'd also consider a Victron hybrid. They don't seem to have the issue with GFCI outlets that my Magnum has. I.E. it appears to not be loved by some gfci--but others it works just fine with. It is not a fault in the RV, for if I wire around the Magnum, the gfci does not trip.

    BoonHauler wrote:

    Cee

    PS: I'm looking (in the not too distant future) to change out my MS inverter for an MSH. You and I have a lot in common although I'll stay away from the resistance heating.

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