Forum Discussion

Boatycall's avatar
Boatycall
Explorer
Feb 02, 2018

800 Watt Solar Install Project on an Eagle Cap 1160

So I figured I'd start a post on my latest project now rather than later. It'll likely be a while before I update this, but I figured I'd start this now since the panels I got are still on sale and I...
Truck Campers
CA_Traveler's avatar
CA_Traveler
Explorer III
Feb 03, 2018
Nice setup. The limitation of a 3 series in parallel is a shadow on one disables 3 panels. And your A/C produces shadows on the nearby panels. Perhaps wire the 3 panels closest to the A/C in series.

Shadows are a factor in my wiring in series with my panels that have bypass diodes. This setup allows for the maximum shadow tolerance.

About Travel Trailer Group

44,052 PostsLatest Activity: Nov 23, 2025